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

Utility Lines Construction Services; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; 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

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC seeks an Overhead Transmission Apprentice Lineperson to assist with building, maintaining, and repairing transmission lines up to 500kV. You will work under Foreperson direction, erecting poles and operating aerial trucks and digger derricks.

The role requires climbing tall structures, willingness to travel, and strict adherence to safety standards; CDL preferred but not required. Full-time, non-exempt, competitive hourly pay with benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Able to climb wood/steel poles and towers without Boom/Bucket Truck assistance.
• Able to work at heights up to 100 feet.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive all assigned vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Assist installation, connection, and rigging in a high-voltage environment.
• Erect, frame, and replace poles.
• Operate aerial trucks, digger derricks, and related equipment safely.
• Assist in construction of transmission and substation facilities.
• Work on structures for transmission lines from 69 kV to 500 kV.
• Adhere to OSHA and company/customer safety requirements.

Skills

Climb poles

Work at heights

Operate heavy equipment

Travel readiness

Education

Digger derricks & bucket trucks experience

Tools

Digger derricks

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

• 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.