Class B OH Distribution Lineman

KY Lexington
1001 Manchester St
Lexington, KY 40508, USA

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, Street lighting, and Fiber installations.

Our Core Values: Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care.

Classification: Non-Exempt

The Overhead Distribution Lineman – B Class is responsible for all Groundman and Class C Lineman responsibilities in addition to working energized and de-energized lines and equipment.

• Thorough knowledge of methods, practices and equipment of electrical line work.
• Thorough knowledge of the hazards of electrical work and necessary safety precautions.
• Ability to climb poles and perform strenuous duties in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with angry or difficult customers.
• Skill in operating listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to accurately read and record data from various types of meter dials.
• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Ability to operate service truck.
• Digs holes and sets poles for electrical lines.
• Strings wire on new construction or in repairing line breaks.
• Sets and connects transformers and other electrical distribution equipment.
• Climbs poles and makes necessary repairs.
• Trims trees along electrical lines and perform related work as required.
• Performs related work as required.
• Responds to work orders for utility disconnections, reconnections, new orders, and other public works service.
• Maintains assigned tools and equipment.
• You must stand on-call after working hours as needed and directed.
• Class B Lineman is responsible for ensuring safety standards for himself and his crew and for his/her own safety at all times.
• Safety should be the number one priority of any apprentice lineman.
• It is the apprentice lineman’s responsibility to report all accidents/incidents to the foreman immediately and to make the foreman aware of any known potential safety hazards that may exist.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Two to Three (2-3) years of experience or equivalent hours.
• 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 card
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must be able to work outdoors in diverse terrain and in all weather conditions.
• Must complete OSHA 10hr Safety Training Program within 60 days.
• Completion of formal training program or at least four years of verifiable experience including three years of energized work
• Successful completion of appropriate knowledge and skills examinations.
• Compliance with Safety Performance Standards
• May be Employee Performance Tested to a higher level with testing and verifiable experience
• Completion of Insulate/Isolate Course with review and recommendations from Operations, Safety/Training
• Must have ability for frequent travel on needed training requirements and potential for overtime including storm work.

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.

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