C Lineman - Overhead

Position Summary: The Class C 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.

Essential Functions:

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

Minimum Requirements:

• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.
• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Willing to work over-time when requested.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• 4-year minimum of recent field experience.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.