Truck Driver - Overhead; Dominion

Job Description Overview

The truck driver position is an entry‑level step to a rewarding career in the construction and maintenance of our nation’s Power Grid. You will assist your team in building, repairing, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems.

• Support your team by securing the safety of yourself and others.
• Assist fellow line‑workers in meeting project objectives.
• Join storm restoration efforts in times of need.
• Operate vehicles and equipment in a professional manner.
• Continuously train to improve technical and leadership skills.

• Team‑Oriented
• Self‑Motivated
• Customer Service Focused
• Ethical and Honest
• Dutifully follows established Safety Rules and Company Policy.

The physical demands described here are typical of those that must be met by a team‑member to successfully perform the essential functions of their job in powerline construction. Team‑members are required to talk or hear, stand, walk, and use hands and arms. They perform rigorous physical labor, climb various structures, and may lift or move more than 50 lbs. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Team‑members may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and extreme weather conditions. Noise levels can be loud. Work is performed outside and is subject to diverse weather conditions.

• Possess a Commercial Driver’s License – Class A Preferred.
• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice when required.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations when required.
• Able to lift more than 50 lbs.
• Willing to work overtime and outside normal work schedules, including weekends and holidays.

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de‑energized overhead work.
• Properly inspect rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Understand when to wear personal protective equipment.
• String overhead wire.
• Set poles and anchors.
• Assist with installing transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, cross‑arms, insulators, switches and switch gear.
• Assist in replacing fuses in transformers and clear faulted circuits and systems.
• Frequently work with energized high‑voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of self and others.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Perform rigorous physical labor.
• Understand proper use of company radio.
• Understand basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying.
• Understand proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Capable of receiving and following directions.
• Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in line work.
• Identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Familiar with induced voltage.
• Assist with the installation and hookup of a single‑phase transformer.
• Perform basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Understand basic concepts of equipment setup and grounding.
• Work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Understand minimum approach distance.
• Understand excavation and shoring requirements.
• Check voltage on transformers.
• Install and remove a service.
• Climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess necessary tools.
• Use Kellum grips when appropriate.
• Identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Perform other related work as required to complete the job.

Equal employment opportunity for minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.

Eligible veterans may qualify for GI Bill benefits.

This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Team‑members may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.