B Lineman - Overhead (Big Sandy RECC)
Pike•Paintsville, KY
•Onsite
About The Position
The Class B Lineman - Overhead is a safety focused professional with the ability to construct and repair electrical overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de‑energized systems and may be required to travel to different job sites, including out‑of‑state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate. You will report to the Foreman.
Requirements
- Three (3) years of recent overhead line experience.
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- Willingness to travel long distances on short notice.
- Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Work for extended periods at job locations, including out‑of‑state assignments.
- Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
Responsibilities
- Perform new construction, maintain and repair energized and de‑energized overhead distribution systems with safety first.
- Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
- Comprehensive knowledge of switching and tagging procedures, grounding and induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines using the proper tools and test equipment.
- Climb different structures (wood, steel, concrete) using approved climbing methods and equipment.
- Work at heights, in confined spaces, and in proximity to energized equipment.
- Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners and pullers and other pieces of overhead line equipment.
- Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
- Available to work outages, storms, emergencies including on call rotation.
- Perform live‑line work using approved gloving and hot‑stick techniques of energized lines, including troubleshooting fault locating.
- Follow all safety protocols including PPE use and a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- HSA, dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
