Lineman A - Tr

Chain Electric Co•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The A-Lineman performs skilled electrical work in the construction, maintenance, and operation of underground and overhead electrical distribution or transmission systems. This is a working position that may occasionally supervise other positions and monitors supervised work to ensure it is conducted safely, efficiently, effectively, and according to required standards. Work is performed in accordance with standard trade practices and includes exposure to adverse weather, energized lines, and other electrical hazards. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

At least 4 years of directly related experience.
Available to work irregular hours and travel at a moment’s notice, anytime.
Valid CDL-B license at minimum.
Must possess own tools.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Ability to read and follow instructions.
Ability to perform physically demanding construction duties in harsh weather conditions.
Ability to hear and see long distances, differentiate between colors, and demonstrate clear depth perception and peripheral vision.
Ability to work without supervision.
Ability to communicate well with others.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a lineman training school.

Responsibilities

Follow safety practices and procedures, including regularly checking equipment and erecting barriers around work areas.
Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
Climb poles and use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment.
Place insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and joints.
Construct, maintain, and repair overhead and underground electrical distribution systems and substations, including conduits, cables, wires, transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
Identify defective electrical devices and wiring using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
Coordinate work assignment preparation and completion with other workers.
Inspect and test power lines and auxiliary equipment to locate and identify problems.
String conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons, and buildings, and use winches to adjust tension.
Test conductors according to diagrams and specifications to identify them and prevent incorrect connections.
Replace or straighten damaged poles; attach cross-arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment to poles.
Travel by truck, helicopter, airplane, boat, or air boat to inspect lines for obstructions and adequate insulation.
Dig holes using augers and set poles using cranes and power equipment.
Splice or solder cables to one another or to overhead transmission, customer service, or street-light lines using hand tools, epoxies, or specialized equipment.
Cut and peel lead sheathing and insulation from defective or newly installed cables and conduits before splicing.
Clean, tin, and splice corresponding conductors by twisting ends together or joining them with metal clamps and soldering connections.
Pull cable by hand from large reels mounted on trucks.
Lay underground cable directly in trenches or string it through conduit in trenches.
Cut trenches for underground cables using trenchers and cable plows.
Occasionally supervise other positions and monitor work to ensure safe, efficient, and effective operations.