LINEMAN C - OH

Chain Electric Co Inc•San Antonio, TX

21h

About The Position

The entry-level Apprentice Lineman C performs skilled electrical work in the construction, repair, maintenance, storm restoration, and operation of underground and overhead electrical distribution systems. Work is performed according to standard trade practices and requires little to no independent decision-making. The apprentice learns and practices the skills, principles, and procedures needed to advance toward becoming a journeyman lineman. The role may occasionally include supervising groundmen, other apprentices, or truck drivers and equipment operators. The position requires safe work practices, regular attendance, and the ability to perform physically demanding construction duties in harsh weather. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in groundman and lineman work; lineman training school qualifies for six months of experience.
Ability to travel at a moment’s notice, at any time.
Availability to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Valid CDL-B license at minimum.
Possess personal tools.
Ability to perform physically demanding construction duties in harsh weather conditions.
Ability to read and follow instructions.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Ability to hear over long distances.
Ability to see over long distances, distinguish colors, and demonstrate clear depth perception and peripheral vision.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
Completion of a lineman training school preferred.
Computer application aptitude is a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Follow safety practices and procedures, inspect equipment, erect barriers around work areas, and report unsafe conditions or practices according to company procedure.
Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment at heights.
Construct, maintain, and repair overhead and underground electrical distribution systems and substations, including conduits, cables, wires, transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
Verify that trucks are properly grounded.
Control traffic near work zones and keep unauthorized people away from the work area.
Identify defective electrical devices and wiring using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
Drive vehicles carrying tools and materials to job sites.
String conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons, and buildings, and adjust line tension using winches.
Replace or straighten damaged poles; attach cross-arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment; and dig holes and set poles using augers, cranes, and power equipment.
Splice or solder cables and lines using hand tools, epoxies, or specialized equipment.
Prepare cables and conduits for splicing by cutting and peeling sheathing and insulation; clean, tin, and join conductors using twisting, clamps, and soldering.
Pull cable by hand from truck-mounted reels and lay it in trenches or conduit.
Cut trenches for underground cable using trenchers and cable plows.
May occasionally supervise groundmen, other apprentices, or truck drivers and equipment operators.