Overhead Distribution
Location options include FL, TX, AR or IN.
Schedule varies depending on location. Options include hitches such as 8 days on 6 days off/ 10 on 4 off/ 16 on 8 off or 5-10's.
$85- $150 per diem per day worked depending on location.
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B Lineman performs skilled, distribution and electrical work in the installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of underground and overhead electric transmission, distribution and service lines, transformers, meters, metering equipment, electrical substations, and related equipment. This class is responsible for performing related duties as required.
Under general supervision, climbs power poles, splicing and making repairs to energized lines; help constructs new overhead lines, setting poles, installing crossarms and brackets, stringing wire, and placing equipment such as transformers, switches, cut-outs, lightning arrestors and insulators; as a member of a line crew performs switching operations; runs new service lines from pole to consumer's premises; reconstructs existing lines and related fittings; phases out and cuts in new circuits; pulls slack out of primary and secondary wires; tests poles, lines and other facilities; trims trees to clear wires; installs, maintains and repairs electrical underground distribution equipment such as conduit duct systems, boxes, and vaults, switches, capacitors, transformers, street lights, concrete foundations; installs electrical cable in ducts or direct burial; installs cable risers; splices and terminates non-leaded high voltage cables; drives trucks and operates associated equipment as assigned. Performs some hot-work under direction and supervision of Crew Foreman. Complete all required safety training, know and understand DOT and OSHA standards. Possess capabilities of lower class crew members. Able to perform all services with supervision. Demonstrates a working knowledge of company specifications.
Requirements
- 2-4 years minimum of recent field experience.
- Able to read and communicate effectively in English. Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately and possess good hearing as needed for work and safety compliance in a hot line environment.
- Able to read and understand circuit maps and diagrams.
- Able to identify jobsite hazards and mitigate associated risks.
- 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 work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
- Good physical condition and dexterity is required. This includes walking, stooping, bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, crawling, pushing, pulling, working in awkward positions and enclosed spaces.
- Able to lift in excess of 50lbs.
- Able to properly inspect and utilize rubber goods and PPE.
- Willing to work over-time when requested.
- Willingness and ability to safely glove/work limited live high voltage distribution power lines, as directed and supervised by Crew Foreman.
- Subject to drug and alcohol testing for pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and return to work.
