TRANSMISSION-Lineman 3rd (A) Class - Non-union

Utility Lines Construction Services, LLC; Harrington (DE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Matching 401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays and Vacation

FR Clothing Provided

Employee Payroll Deduction Program

Job summary

Utility Lines Construction Services, LLC is seeking an Overhead Transmission Apprentice Lineperson to help build, maintain, and repair high‑voltage transmission lines under supervision. A willingness to travel is required and travel away from home should be expected.

This full‑time, non‑exempt role involves operating aerial trucks and digger derricks, erecting poles, and supporting transmission and substation work on 69 kV–500 kV projects.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to climb wood/steel poles and lattice towers without Boom/Bucket Truck.
• Able to work at heights up to and above 100 feet.
• Willing to travel and work away from home.

Responsibilities

• Assists with installation, connection, and rigging in a high-voltage environment.
• Erect, frame, and replaces poles.
• Proper and safe operation of aerial trucks, digger derricks, and associated equipment.
• Assists in the construction of transmission and substation facilities.
• Works on structure types of transmission lines from 69 kV to 500 kV.
• Establishing OSHA and company/customer safety requirements

Skills

Pole climbing

Height safety

Vehicle operation

Willing to travel

Education

Experience with digger derricks and bucket trucks

Job description

Description

NULN33/NULN23-Overhead Transmission Apprentice Lineperson

This position assists with building, maintaining, and repairing overhear transmission lines using approved standards under the direction of the Foreperson, General Foreperson, Project Manager, and Supervisor. A willingness to travel is a must.

Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay: Competitive/Hourly

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• FR Clothing Provided
• Employee Payroll Deduction Program

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Assists with the installation, connection, and rigging in a high-voltage environment.
• Erect, frame, and replaces poles.
• Proper and safe operation of aerial trucks, digger derricks, and associated equipment.
• Assists in the construction of transmission and substation facilities.
• Works on various structure types of transmission lines at voltages from 69 kV to 500kV.
• Establishing OSHA and company/customer safety requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability 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

Education & Experience

• Experience with digger derricks and bucket trucks is required.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees are required to subject and pass both a pre-employment drug screen and background and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications

• CDL highly Preferred but not required.
• Driver License Required.

Travel Requirements

• Must be willing to travel and work away from home.

Physical Requirements

• OCCASIONAL(up to 33%): Sitting, Kneeling, and Crawling
• FREQUENT(up to 66 %): Stooping, Squatting, Body Twisting, Manual Dexterity, Reading, Climbing Ladders, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Poles, Gripping, and Climbing Stairs
• CONTINUOUS(up to 100%): Standing, Walking, Sense of Touch, Speaking Clearly, Seeing Distant, Seeing, Reaching, Range of Motion, Hearing-Speech Range, Depth Perception, Color Vision, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting Over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs., and Lifting Up to 50 lbs.

Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

• Work nights, weekends, and holidays for extended periods; may be required to perform duties as part of recovery force during emergencies and disasters.
• Works around hazardous equipment.
• Works with energized parts or equipment.
• Works around excessive noise from machines, jackhammers, chain saws and other equipment, with proper hearing protection.
• Works at varying heights above ground, in manholes, and/or in confined spaces with proper Personal Protective Equipment.

Important Information for Applicants

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.