B Lineman - Underground (Oncor)

Pike•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Class B Lineman Underground is a semi-skilled position in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical underground distribution systems. This position works at various locations and may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands.

Requirements

3-year minimum of recent field experience.
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.
Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
Willing to work over-time when requested.
Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.
Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

Nice To Haves

A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized underground work.
Strings overhead wire.
Sets poles and anchors.
Installs transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
Troubleshoots in primary and secondary systems.
Replaces fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems.
Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good condition.
Performs rigorous physical labor.
Identifies primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
Understands induced voltage.
Uses a load buster tool.
Installs and hooks up a single phase transformer.
Safely sets a pole.
Understands equipment set up and grounding.
Works at heights and/or confined spaces.
Properly installs and removes PPE and cover up.
Checks voltage on transformers.
Ties in a primary conductor.
Climbs different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possesses the necessary tools to do so.
Phases out a line using phasing sticks.
Obtains a one shot on a recloser.
Effectively conducts a pre-job or tailgate briefing.
Gloves/works live high voltage distribution power lines.
Safely installs and removes mechanical jumpers.