Underground Distribution - Lineman A DFW, TX and Surrounding Areas/Oncor System

Peak Utility Services Group; Rio Vista (TX); In loco; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

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5 Star Electric, LLC (5 Star) seeks an URD Lineman, Class A to join our team in Texas. The role involves constructing and maintaining underground distribution lines under the supervision of the crew Foreman, with responsibilities ranging from digging trenches to testing systems.

You will work with energized and de-energized lines and supervise trainees while upholding high safety standards. The position requires ability to operate heavy and light equipment, travel as needed, and participate in

Mansioni

• Constructs and maintains underground distribution lines under supervision, ensuring safety standards.
• Operates heavy and light equipment such as digger derricks and backhoes.
• Supervises apprentices and trainees; leads by example in safety meetings and tailboards.
• Performs after-hours duties and responds to callouts, including storm work.
• Locates underground cables and interacts with customers professionally.

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5 Star Electric, LLC (5 Star) is a premier full-service provider of electrical construction, maintenance, and repair services with offices in Western Kentucky and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. 5 Star specializes in Distribution and Transmission Power Line work, Substation, Industrial, Commercial, Streetlighting, and Fiber installations.

Position Title

URD - Lineman, Class A

Our Core Values

Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Roles And Responsibilities

The URD Lineman, Class A is responsible for the construction and maintenance of underground electrical distribution. The position works under the direction of the crew Foreman.

• The URD Lineman, Class A may be asked to supervise apprentice linemen or groundmen during the course of regular duties. He is responsible for setting safety standards and meeting all safety requirements set forth by the company.
• Must be capable of working energized 600V conductors unsupervised.
• Constructs and installs underground distribution lines. Examples of duties include digging holes and trenches, stringing wire, placing equipment and testing systems.
• Performs work on energized and de-energized lines, daily. Performs this work in darkness, as needed.
• Operates heavy and light equipment, including digger derricks, and backhoes. Works with various tools of the trade.
• Participates in the instruction and development of Lineman Trainees and Apprentice Linemen. Leads by example.
• Actively and positively participates in department meetings, safety meetings and tailboards.
• Performs after-hours duties, as required. Responds to callouts in a timely manner. Works scheduled and unscheduled overtime, as needed or as required.
• Locates underground cable as requested by customers.
• Customer service: Interacts with public during the normal course of business. Behaves in a courteous, professional manner.
• Professional behavior: Understands and follows company/supervisor expectations regarding appropriate dress, attendance, punctuality, scheduled and unscheduled time off, and appropriate use of company time, equipment and resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Success Factors

• Thorough understanding of Electrical Theory and the safety regulations and work methods associated with electrical line work
• Understanding of underground line construction and maintenance.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate the tools of the trade and the heavy and light equipment associated with electrical line work.
• Must be able to work outdoors in diverse terrain and in all weather conditions.
• Physical capabilities required to safely operate a motor vehicle, in all driving conditions
• Possesses sight, strength and coordination necessary to safely and effectively operate heavy and light equipment and tools. Lifts up to 50 pounds.
• Climbs poles and works at heights.
• Duties entail full-body exertion, strenuous lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling. required to stand, walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent travel for training may be required. Callouts for overtime work, including storm work, will occur

Experience And Education

• Successful completion of an apprentice program preferred, including classroom and work hours, and attainment of electrical line workers journey level status.
• Three to four years of journey level work experience is preferred but not required.

Additional Requirements / Licenses / Certifications

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver License is required.
• Must have a Valid Class A CDL and current medical examiner cardCandidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Capability of earning CPR/First Aid card and willingness to perform CPR or first aid.
• Ability to communicate in an effective manner, demonstrating job knowledge.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Requires good mechanical and electrical aptitude; communication skills and electricity training helpful.
• Must be able to work outdoors in diverse terrain and in all weather conditions.

Notes

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.