B Class Lineman OH

Sumter Utilities • Tuscaloosa - Birmingham, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Sumter Utilities, Inc. (a Quanta Services company) seeks a B Class Lineman. The successful candidate will possess existing Overhead Distribution experience as a B Class lineman or long-term experience as an Apprentice Lineman able to demonstrate readiness to grow into a greater role. Preference may be given to candidates who are able to bring along additional qualified candidates to form entire crews. Safety is a core value for our company, so substantial weight will be given in the selection process to candidates demonstrating their shared commitment to safe operations. We offer competitive wages, paid vacation and holidays, a full benefit package including Health, Dental, Vision, Optional Critical Care Insurance, LifeLock Identity Protection and both Company Paid & Supplemental Life Insurance as well. Benefits are available the 1st day of the next month following hire date. We also offer a 401k Retirement Savings Plan with a substantial company match. After 6 months of employment, employees are eligible to apply for entry into SUI's DOL Certified 4-Year Apprenticeship Program. A HS Diploma or equivalent and CDL are required. Possession of a valid Class A CDL is HIGHLY PREFERRED. Those hired without a CDL may be required to obtain within 90 days of employment. Sumter Utilities Inc. is an Equal Opportunity - Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace Employer.

Requirements

• Existing Overhead Distribution experience as a B Class lineman or long-term experience as an Apprentice Lineman able to demonstrate readiness to grow into a greater role.
• Must have a HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a CDL.
• The employee is required to sit; frequently climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or maneuver up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or maneuver up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Work is primarily performed outdoors so physical exposure to often extreme weather conditions, animals and insects and other outdoor hazards is unavoidable and required.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who are able to bring along additional qualified candidates to form entire crews.
• Possession of a valid Class A CDL is HIGHLY PREFERRED.
• Those hired without a CDL may be required to obtain within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized conductors.
• Capable setting poles and anchors according to safety policies and specifications.
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Capable of learning distribution voltages on a circuit.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Capable of learning to understand and read blueprints.
• Capable of assisting with inspecting and recognizing structural problems.
• Able to work productively from an aerial device.
• Capable of assisting in troubleshooting.
• Able/willing to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate.
• Able to work alone on de-energized lines.
• Capable of obtaining knowledge of wire stringing techniques.
• Capable of learning and understanding how to sag wire from structure or bucket.
• Able to assist with assembly and erect poles to all heights.
• Able to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures.
• Able to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
• Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
• Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods, covers and PPE.
• Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
• Understands how to tie various lineman knots.
• Capable of making up and using a hand line.
• Understands grounding procedures.
• Understands principles of proper equipment set-up.
• Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Understands minimum approach distance.
• Understands flag and tag procedures.
• Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Able / willing to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Able / willing to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able / willing to work Overtime, when required.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Optional Critical Care Insurance
• LifeLock Identity Protection
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with a substantial company match
• Entry into SUI's DOL Certified 4-Year Apprenticeship Program after 6 months of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED