BTU-Lineman; Apprentice​/Journeyman

FLSA
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Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7am-3:30pm;
Other hours as required

Hiring Pay Rate: Starts at $25.07/hour as Apprentice (those w/Lineman experience will come in higher depending on years of experience)

Performs overhead and underground electric line construction and maintenance for Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to climbing poles, working from an aerial lift, driving trucks, operating equipment, and loading/unloading materials.

• Performs high and low voltage line duties involved in the construction and maintenance of electric transmission, underground and distribution conductors, structures and equipment.
• Installs, operates and maintains overhead and underground facilities according to BTU standards and the National Electric Safety Code (NESC).
• Works with wiring diagrams and blueprints as related to transmission and distribution construction and maintenance.
• Uses electric line construction equipment to include, but not limited to, stringing equipment, backhoes, derrick diggers, material handlers and trucks.
• Efficiently and safely performs line work on a pole or in an aerial lift truck.
• Troubleshoots electric customer service problems, distribution and transmission problems as part of a crew.
• Performs electrical work under the direct supervision of a Lead Lineman.
• Loads and unloads material.
• Learns and displays a working knowledge of work rules and safety practices.
• Responds with sound judgment to unusual and hazardous circumstances.
• Maintains responsibility for verifying the condition of all vehicles, equipment and tools provided for use in the performance of work.
• Trains and participates with crew of line technicians, line apprentices, ground helpers and other workers engaged in electric transmission and overhead and underground distribution work activities.
• Represents BTU in a manner conducive to good public relations.
• Assists with recordkeeping and maintains a log of work assigned/performed (hours broken down into specific categories).
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

• Must be able to obtain a Texas Class A commercial driver’s license within 180 days of employment.