Lineman C - Lineman A

About This Role

This role involves performing a variety of tasks related to the electrical transmission and distribution facilities, including installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal, and inspection. It requires the ability to drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment for both overhead and underground facilities. The Lineman C position builds upon the skills and knowledge gained as a Lineman D or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, maintain, remove, and competently inspect underground facilities, conductors, fixtures, structures, and other associated equipment on de-energized and grounded overhead and underground facilities under immediate or general supervision
• Be capable of working on conductors and equipment energized up to 260 volts under general supervision within the first six months in this classification
• Assist with work on conductors and equipment energized at secondary voltages to 600 volts under immediate supervision of higher classification
• Be capable of working on conductors and equipment energized up to 600 volts under general supervision after six months in this classification
• Use volt-amp meters, ground meggers, continuity testers, and other electrical test equipment associated with line work on voltages up to 600 volts
• Apply various kinds of insulating protective equipment on facilities energized only at voltage qualified to work on
• Operate cutouts, line switches, reclosers, and other sectionalizing devices, refuse line and transformer devices, test de-energized lines and equipment, and place or remove grounds under direct supervision
• Progress from direct supervision to immediate and finally general supervision as skill level dictates
• Build and erect equipment mountings (such as regulator and transformer platforms) and build overhead transformer installations
• Conduct proper tagging procedures while performing switching of energized circuits
• Perform inspection and troubleshooting of lines
• Perform similar or less skilled work as assigned
• Direct the work of employees assigned to assist

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience, OR one year of related line experience defined as: successful completion of a one-year electrical power line school certificate plus a minimum of 16 weeks internship or distribution electrical power line experience, or an Associate degree from an electrical power line school which includes a minimum of 16 weeks internship or distribution electrical power line experience
• Valid Class A CDL
• Shall have performed the duties of and have all the qualifications of Lineman D or the equivalent
• Qualify through demonstration, examination, and/or performance appraisal as determined by the Company