Senior Lineman

Job Posting End Date
11-07-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary Perform all types of work involved with the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. All items apply to overhead and underground as applicable. Direct crew on a routine basis and exercise leadership and good judgment when in charge.

Job Description Residency Requirement:
Successful candidate will reside within 30 miles of the Marshall Service Center.

What You'll Do:

Install and maintain transmission and distribution facilities and all types of line equipment on the most congested types of construction, energized or de-energized.

Direct crew on a routine basis and exercise leadership and good judgment when in charge.

Assemble, install, maintain, remove and inspect conductors, fixtures and other associated equipment on overhead and underground facilities.

Operate cutouts, line switches, re-closurers and other sectionalizing devices; re-fuse line and transformer devices; change line and transformer taps; phase out and/or parallel circuits.

Work with live line equipment on energized circuits for emergency repairs or routine modifications of facilities.

Make energized cut overs from old poles and equipment to new or temporary installations.

Select proper standard drawings and interpret specifications and proceed with all new construction work and live line work without supervision.

Locate and clear away dangerous conditions and repair facilities to restore and maintain service.

Place danger signs and/or flares, flag traffic, and place barriers as required protecting the public.

Operate mechanized equipment required to install, remove or maintain overhead and underground transmission and distribution facilities

Obtain issue, accept and release transmission and distribution clearances or permits in accordance with established switching and tagging procedures.

Know and follow proper procedures for performing switching on all types of transmission and distribution lines and stations.

Install, maintain and switch underground residential distribution and commercial facilities.

Locate and correct trouble using cable locating and fault finding tools and equipment.

Connect, phase out, parallel and adjust voltage on single and three-phase transformer installations.

Use test equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, maxi-meters, recording meters, phase rotation tester and other electrical test equipment associated with line work, at all voltages, including investigation of customer complaints.

Install three-phase regulator banks and energize or remove from service.

Install, maintain, operate and remove capacitor banks from service.

Patrol and inspect lines and stations as assigned.

Instruct customers regarding meter or service locations, and advise customers regarding service interruptions related to customers’ electrical equipment.

Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.

Maintain records and submit reports as required. Assist employees of equal or higher classification.

Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees.

Prepare, conduct and facilitate safety meetings.

Perform similar or less skilled work. Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.

Perform duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules, regulations and practices and report unsafe conditions and practices.

What We're Looking For:

Education requirements are listed below:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Work Experience:

requirement listed below:

Minimum of two years satisfactory work experience as a Lineman A or the equivalent. Valid Class A CDL is required.

Other:

Shall have…