Transmission Lineman

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The Journeyman Lineman (transmission) is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance & repair of overhead electrical transmission systems. This position works in various locations and requires travel to other states depending on customer needs.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions considering business necessity.

Minimum Requirements & Expectations:

• Work safely on new construction, maintenance, or repair work on energized/de-energized transmission systems.
• Able to install transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches & switch gear.
• Able to replace fuses in transformers & clear the faulted circuits/systems.
• Can complete the installation & hookup of a single-phase transformer.
• Capable of leading a crew in assembly & erection of structures.
• Can perform basic bucket rescue.
• Setting poles & anchors.
• Ability to work with energized high voltage systems requiring skill & care.
• Troubleshooting problems on transmission systems.
• Proficient in all aspects of transmission linework.
• Able to properly sag wire.
• Understands how to properly phase out a line using phasing sticks & understands proper use of phasing sticks.
• Can identify transmission primary & secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Can safely install & remove mechanical jumpers.
• Able to obtain knowledge of hot stick work on energized lines.
• Dead ending & sagging operations for all conductors.
• Grounding procedures.
• Excavation & shoring requirements.
• When to use Kellum grips.
• How to obtain a one shot on a recloser.
• Various types of materials used in linework.
• Fully capable of executing hot line work on conductor systems.
• Able to obtain knowledge in bare hand work - 44
  
  Kv & 500
  
  Kv.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Must be able to, & familiar with, climbing various structures (wood, steel, etc.) and have the tools to do so.
• Proficient in all aspects of heavy lifting & rigging.
• Completes all required safety training & knows/understands DOT and OSHA standards.
• Maintains company vehicles/equipment/tools in good working order.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced & at times stressful environment.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job in its entirety.

General Expectations & Other Requirements:

• 5-years minimum recent field experience.
• Able to obtain a CDL within 90 days of employment (preferred already obtained).
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to work overtime frequently & travel long distances.
• Able to read/write & communicate effectively.
• Must have acceptable MVR/background.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen & adhere to Company drug policy throughout employment.
• Capable of taking & following directions.
• Capable of conducting a pre-job or tailgate briefing effectively.
• Work as a team member.
• Meet E-Verification requirements.

Required Physical Skills:

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor for a continuous period.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Comfortable & capable of working at heights &/or confined spaces.
• Comfortable & capable of working from an aerial device.
• Capable of properly installing, inspecting & removing PPE.
• Ability to wear PPE & understands when to wear it.
• Able to talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands & sense of balance.
• Ability to sustain awkward positions/postures.

Physical Requirements:

• N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
• O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+ hours/day).
• F (Frequently) Position requires this activity 33%-66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5 hours/day).
• C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day).

Physical Demands:

• Lift/Carry:
  Stand C 10 lbs. or less C
• Walk C 11-20 lbs. C
• Manually Manipulate F 50+ lbs. F
• Reach Over Shoulder O
• Climb C
• C…