Lineman 3rd Class - Non-union

Utility Lines Construction Services Job Title

Overhead Distribution C Line person

A entry-level line worker that installs and fixes overhead distribution and transmission systems, which includes poles, cables, and electrical systems. Line Workers also fit, Repair, and Maintain underground cables and electrical equipment.

Competitive/Hourly – Discussed During Interview Process

• Installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switch gear
• Setting poles and anchors, stringing overhead wire, and proper sagging techniques
• Troubleshooting trouble in primary and secondary systems
• Replacing cutout fuses and clearing faulted circuits and systems
• Ability to solve problems with unidentified circumstances on any particular job
• Ensuring daily testing and inspection of assigned tools and equipment
• Will have contact with public and private property owners to professionally communicate work to be performed
• Maintaining company equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• General duties related to the installation of overhead power supply
• Performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead line work following company established Safety and Health standards
• All other duties as required or requested by Supervisors
• Reporting all potential equipment and crew safety hazards to Foreperson

• Ability and specific skill to work with energized High Voltage systems
• Strong communication skills both written and spoken
• Ability to work with and around heavy equipment
• Knowledge of proper sagging techniques
• Ability to install and remove a service
• May identify primary and secondary voltage
• Knowledge on tying in a primary conductor, phasing a circuit through a substation and identifying induced voltage
• Knowledge of checking voltage on transformers, one shot on a re-closer and grounding procedures
• Some understanding of flag and tag procedures
• May identify different materials used in line‑work
• Understanding of Kellum grips and phasing sticks
• Knowledge of load‑break tool and reconductoring job
• Proven previous Overhead Maintenance experience
• Knowledge of trenching and shoring, rigging, hand lines, and line‑man knot tying and making and using a hand line
• Knowledge of assisting hooking up a single or three‑phase transformer
• May inspect/use proper cover‑up
• Knowledge of minimum approach distance
• Capable of bucket rescue
• Knowledge of safely installing and removing a mechanical jumper
• Capable of climbing different structures and possessing the tools to do the climb
• Identification, operation and service of all required tools and equipment (bucket truck, digger derrick truck, tensioners, puller, rollers, hand tamp, chain saw, concrete saw, shovel)
• Ability to work long hours and overtime during holidays, emergencies, week‑ends, etc.

• Minimum 1‑2 years experience in electrical power line construction industry
• Provide proof of work experience, schooling, and any certifications obtained during career

Must be willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work

• Valid Drivers License preferred; if not, discuss during interview process
• Valid CDL preferred or willing to obtain within 90 days of employment

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight, eye wash for extended periods, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, wear PPE as necessary, maintain skill to traverse terrain, and effectively communicate with others.

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre‑employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check

• 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.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling . We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e‑Verify all newly hired employees.