B - LINEMAN

• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

The Class B Lineman
- Overhead is a semi-skilled position in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This position works at various locations and may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands.

• 5-year minimum of recent field experience.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• A Commercial Driver’s License is required, or the ability to obtain a CDL-A 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.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Willing to work overtime when requested.

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
• Sets poles and anchors.
• Installs transformers, lightning arrestors, cut-outs, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switch gear.
• Troubleshoots in primary and secondary systems.
• Replaces fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems.
• Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect their own lives and the lives of others.
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Must be able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Understands how to use a load buster tool.
• Capable of installing and hooking up a single-phase transformer.
• Capable of safely setting a pole.
• Must understand equipment setup and grounding.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover-up.
• Capable of checking voltage on transformers.
• Capable of tying in a primary conductor.
• Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
• Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• Understands how to obtain a one-shot on a recloser.
• Must be able to conduct a pre-job or tailgate briefing effectively.
• Must be able to perform a reconductoring job safely.
• Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.
• Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.

This Class B Lineman
- Overhead position is a semi-skilled role focused on the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. The work is performed at various locations and may involve travel to other states depending on customer demands.

Candidates must possess a minimum of five years of recent field experience and be proficient in English. A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) is required, or the ability to obtain a permit within 60 days of employment. The role demands physical capability, including lifting over 50 lbs and inspecting safety equipment, along with a willingness to work overtime and travel long distances on short notice.

The role demands physical capability, including lifting over 50 lbs and inspecting safety equipment, along with a willingness to work overtime and travel long distances on short notice.