Lineworker Journeyman Jobs

Position Summary

Plan, lay-out, install, test and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, motors, equipment and control systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.

Experience Level

Skilled

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Install, maintain, test and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
• Place insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and joints.
• String wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons, and buildings, setting lines in place and using winches to adjust tension.
• Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment.
• Identify defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
• Excavate and drill holes to erect and maintain structures
• Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.

Qualifications

• Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools
• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.

Requirements

• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Must have all required tools
• Able to meet all physical requirements.