Class A Lineman- Overhead Distribution- OTHER LOCATIONS IN DESCRIPTION - Full-time

Overhead Distribution

Location options include FL, IN, TX, AL, AR and VA.

Schedule varies depending on location. Some options include hitch work (8 days on 6 days off/ 10 on 4 off/16 on 8 off) or 5-10's or 4-10's.

$85-$150 per diem per day worked depending on location

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A Class Lineman performs highly skilled, journey-level distribution and electrical work in the installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of underground and overhead electric distribution and service lines, transformers, meters, metering equipment, electrical substations, and related equipment. This class is responsible for performing related duties as required.

Under general supervision of Crew Foreman, climbs power poles, splicing and making repairs to energized lines; constructs new overhead lines, setting poles, installing cross arms and brackets, stringing wire, and placing equipment such as transformers, switches, cut-outs, lightning arrestors and insulators; as a member of a line crew performs switching operations; runs new service lines from pole to consumer's premises; reconstructs existing lines and related fittings; phases out and cuts in new circuits; pulls slack out of primary and secondary wires; tests poles, lines and other facilities; trims trees to clear wires; installs, maintains and repairs electrical underground distribution equipment such as conduit duct systems, boxes, and vaults, switches, capacitors, transformers, street lights, concrete foundations; installs electrical cable in ducts or direct burial; installs cable risers; splices and terminates non-leaded high voltage cables;  drives trucks and operates associated equipment as assigned; assists in the instruction and training of lower class crew members in techniques of the trade; and does related work as required.  Complete all required safety training, know and understand DOT and OSHA standards.  Possess capabilities of lower class crew members.  Able to Supervise in Foreman’s absence.  Possess and exhibit leadership skills.  Able to perform and direct any and all energized line work in the performance of the services.

• 5-6 years minimum of recent field experience.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.  Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately and possess good hearing as needed for work and safety compliance in a hot line environment. 
• Able to read and understand circuit maps and diagrams.
• Able to identify jobsite hazards and mitigate associated risks.
• A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.
• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Good physical condition and dexterity is required.  This includes walking, stooping, bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, crawling, pushing, pulling, working in awkward positions and enclosed spaces. 
• Able to lift in excess of 50lbs.
• Able to properly inspect and utilize rubber goods and PPE.
• Willing to work over-time when requested.
• Willingness and ability to safely glove/work live high voltage distribution powelines.
• Subject to drug and alcohol testing for pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and return to work