Underground Journeyman Lineman Jobs

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Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Install, troubleshoot, replace and/or remove common underground distribution equipment including but not limited to UG/OH risers, transformers, switch cabinets, pedestals, manholes, vaults, switchgear, selfcontained metering, and load-break & bolt-on elbows.
• Organize equipment, tools, material, crew, paperwork, permits, safety equipment, staking sheets as necessary to accomplish task.
• Provide on-the-job training for groundman, equipment operators and apprentices.
• Conduct inspections of all equipment, document and initiate repairs or testing needs in a timely manner and in accordance with standardized procedures.
• Be familiar with excavating laws that fall under state 811, railroad commission or governing authority.
• Thorough knowledge of company safety rules, policies, processes, work practices, goals, and objectives
• Follow switching orders to transfer load, pickup load, de-energize load, obtain clearance and obtain nonreclosing orders to perform required work on electrical systems.
• Must be familiar with OSHA requirements for de-energized and energized line work and minimum approach distances.
• Identify and use material required to install, frame, transfer or convert any/all equipment or accomplish any job required under distribution standards.

Competencies

• Must possess leadership skills to provide guidance and training to assigned personnel in a safe effective postive manner
• Must be able to understand and use the English language, both oral and written, to communicate information, instructions, and ideas to other personnel.
• Must be dependable and trustworthy
• Must be able to deal with emergency situations, hazardous conditions, multiple priorities, frequent interruptions, and time constraints
• Must be able to properly fill out documents and lead Job Hazard Analysis pre-job and post job meetings
• Must be able to read and understand technical information, manuals, policies, procedures, work orders, blueprints, spec books, system maps and diagrams

Work Environment

• The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to outdoor elements.
• The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The position must have the ability to lift heavy objects weighing at times up to 50 pounds and carry that weight a minimum of 20 feet on a regular, recurring basis.
• Must have the ability to walk over uneven, steep, or difficult terrain for distances of approximately a quarter mile on a regular, recurring basis and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Must be able to carry 25 pounds of gear while working in an aerial lift device with a weight limit of 350 pounds.
• The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina.
• The position requires the ability to climb up to and onto elevated equipment and stand for long periods of time.
• The employee must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
• Must have the ability to hear long distances, see long distances and differentiate between colors, and have depth perception.
• The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 40 hours per week.
• This position frequently requires long hours and weekend work. MUST be willing to travel for storm recovery, length of stay will depend on volume of work.

Travel
The position primarily works at a customer premise during the workweek which may require weekly overnight travel. Out of area and extended travel may be required and will be dictated by customer demand and power outages related to various natural disasters.
Required Education and Experience

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience working with underground distribution systems
• High school diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Must possess a valid CDL-A license with clear driving record

Preferred Education and Experience

• Completion of an apprentice program or technical training as a lineman
• Experience working both underground and overhead distribution systems, installing and troubleshooting distribution systems, and operating a variety of specialized equipment

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

AAP/EEO Statement
B&B Electrical & Utility Contractors, Llc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Requirements:
Summary/Objective
Under the direction of the Foreman or General Foreman, the Journeyman Lineman must safely install,
troubleshoot, repair and remove overhead/underground distribution power lines and related equipment. The Journeyman Lineman provides limited oversight of apprentice level positions to further their development.