Transmission Lineman : 202578

HKA Enterprises; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA Enterprises is seeking a Transmission Lineman to build, maintain, and repair overhead transmission lines. You will operate digger trucks and bucket trucks to work on de-energized systems, and travel as needed. Must be willing to travel and work away from home.

Responsibilities include installing supports and structures, maintaining lines from 69 kV to 500 kV, and upholding OSHA safety standards while mentoring junior crew members.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma required.
• Valid driver's license; CDL preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home.
• Experience with heavy equipment (backhoe, trencher, excavator, skid steer, bulldozer).
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background/MVR check.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain wood poles, H-frames, steel poles, lattice towers, and concrete poles.
• Install, operate, maintain, and repair overhead electrical power lines and systems.
• Assist in construction of transmission and substation facilities.
• Work on structures of transmission lines from 69 kV to 500 kV.
• Uphold OSHA and safety requirements.
• Mentor ground persons and apprentice line persons.

Skills

Climb poles/structures

Operate heavy equipment

Safety compliance

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma

Tools

NCCCO Certification

OSHA training

Job description

We're hiring a Transmission Lineman responsible for building, maintaining, and repairing overhead transmission lines. This role involves the safe operation of digger trucks and bucket trucks to construct and maintain electrical systems of de-energized overhead transmission lines. Must be willing to travel and work away from home.

What You'll Do

• Install and maintain wood poles, H-frames, steel poles, lattice towers, and concrete poles
• Install, operate, maintain, and repair overhead electrical power lines and systems
• Assist in the construction of transmission and substation facilities
• Work on various structure types of transmission lines at voltages from 69 kV to 500 kV
• Uphold OSHA and company/customer safety requirements
• Mentor ground persons and apprentice line persons

What You Bring

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Able to climb wood poles, steel poles, and lattice steel towers without the assistance of a boom or bucket truck
• Ability to work at heights up to and above 100 feet
• Able to drive all vehicles assigned to the line crew
• High school diploma
• Experience with backhoe, trencher, excavator, skid steer, bulldozer, and other heavy equipment
• Valid driver's license required; CDL preferred
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background/MVR check
• Willingness to travel and work away from home

Preferred Qualifications

• NCCCO Certification

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