Lineman 2nd Class - Non-union

Job Title

Overhead Distribution C Line person

Competitive/Hourly – Discussed During Interview Process

• Installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switch gear
• Setting poles and anchors, stringing overhead wire, applying proper sagging techniques
• Performing troubleshooting in primary and secondary systems
• Replacing cutout fuses and clearing faulted circuits and systems
• Ensuring daily testing and inspection of assigned tools and equipment
• Maintaining company equipment safely and efficiently
• Communicating professionally with public and private property owners about work to be performed
• Performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead line work following company established Safety and Health standards
• Reporting potential equipment and crew safety hazards to Foreperson
• Carrying out all other duties as required or requested by Supervisors

• Ability to work with energized high voltage systems
• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• Knowledge of proper sagging techniques
• Ability to install and remove a service
• Knowledge of checking voltage on transformers, one-shot on a recloser, and grounding procedures
• Understanding of flag and tag procedures
• Knowledge of trenching and shoring, rigging, hand lines, line-man knot tying and use of a hand line
• Experience in assisting hooking up a single or three-phase transformer
• Experience in safely installing and removing a mechanical jumper
• Knowledge of minimum approach distance
• Experience operating and servicing required tools and equipment (bucket truck, digger derrick truck, tensioner, puller, rollers, hand tamp, chain saw, concrete saw, shovel)
• Ability to work long hours and overtime during holidays, emergencies, week-ends, etc.

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

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

• Valid Driver’s License preferred; discuss during interview process
• Valid CDL preferred or willingness to obtain valid CDL within 90 days of employment; discuss if unable to obtain

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry an employee must maintain sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, sustain attention for extended periods, withstand exposure to all kinds of weather, wear personal protective equipment as necessary, enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, traverse various terrain, perform job duties throughout a standard 8 or 10‑hour day, communicate professionally, read and comprehend written/verbal job instructions, and handle conflict professionally.

• Occasionally (up to 33%):
  Sitting, Kneeling, and Crawling
• Frequently (up to 66%):
  Stooping, Squatting, Body Twisting, Manual Dexterity, Reading, Climbing Ladders, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Poles, Gripping, and Climbing Stairs
• Continuously (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.