Overhead Distribution Lineman
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Electrician/ Electrician Installation, Field/Service Technician
Overhead Distribution Lineman A – Mas Tec Power Delivery
OverviewMas Tec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Mas Tec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company with a culture that values training, growth, inclusion, and opportunities to advance.
MUS is a subsidiary of Mas Tec (NYSE: MTZ) and part of the Mas Tec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC).
We provide safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that deliver value to clients and communities by ensuring vital energy, light, and communications availability.
Job SummaryThe OHE Lineman A assists Journeyman Lineman and the Foreman while in training and learning the trade. Responsible for performing diversified work related to the construction and maintenance of poles, power lines, auxiliary facilities, and equipment for the distribution of electricity. Sets a good example for newer apprentices by following and teaching safe practices. This position supports the Line team and works with other personnel from the department.
Pay Rate: $43.00 - $46.00 per hour
Responsibilities- Construct, maintain, and inspect transmission and distribution of electrical or power lines.
- Provide technical skills needed for the operation and maintenance of reliable electrical services for the consumer, completing jobs with quality and timeliness.
- Provide for connecting and disconnecting, installing and removal, moving and transferring of various electrical devices on customer facilities, i.e. transformers, transformer banks, regulators, switches, switching devices, capacitor banks, etc.
- Route or reroute power lines over, under, or around existing lines and structures.
- Inspect and/or remove power lines that are damaged.
- Assist in carrying poles, digging holes, and other such operations involved in setting or replacing poles.
- Perform line switching or sectionalizing, as directed.
- Assist in on-the-job training of apprentices and other crew members in maintenance and construction of power lines.
- Responsible for timely submission of all Apprentice Program required documentation.
- May troubleshoot electrical problems on customer equipment.
- Drive bucket truck to jobsite and maintain truck stock.
- Investigate consumer complaints and make repairs to energized electrical distribution lines, as needed.
- Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.
- High school diploma, or equivalent.
- 3 years of lineman experience.
- Valid Class A CDL is required.
- 5 or more years of experience.
- OSHA 10 Certification.
This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships.
Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. Mas Tec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).
Equal Employment OpportunityThe Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Seniority level- Entry level
- Full-time
- Management and Manufacturing
- Construction
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