UGE Lineman

Job Summary

The UGE Lineman is responsible for performing diversified work related to the construction and maintenance of underground power lines from plant/station to meter base, auxiliary facilities, and equipment for the distribution of electricity. This position supports the Line team and works with other personnel from various departments.

• Drive truck to jobsite and maintain truck stock.
• Provide the needed services for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the customer's electrical distribution system.
• Understand and be able to perform switching procedures to isolate and insulate, splice, and terminate underground power lines following proper safety procedures.
• Set and work on underground transformers and other devices.
• Properly phase and mark/tag underground equipment.
• Provide connecting and disconnecting, installing and removal, and moving and transferring of various electrical devices on customers facilities (e.g. transformers, transformer banks, regulators, switches, switching devices, capacitor banks, etc.).
• Keep abreast of all changes in records, reports, and related information affecting this position.
• Investigate consumer complaints and make repairs to energized electrical distribution lines.
• Responsible for all personal actions and any personnel, vehicles, or equipment in their care, custody, or control.
• Report all personal and vehicle accidents/incidents immediately to supervisors, cooperate and assist in the investigations of the same.
• Set a good example for less experienced employees by always following and teaching safe practices.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Minimum

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Preferred

• 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 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).

The 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.

Location: Kinston, NC
Salary Range: $50,211.20‑$55,265.60 (current).

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Other
Industries: Construction