B Lineman - Underground (PE)

Pike • Dallas, TX

2h

About The Position

The Class B Lineman Underground constructs, maintains, and repairs energized and de-energized underground electrical distribution systems, prioritizing safety throughout the work. The role includes installing and repairing underground facilities and conductors, troubleshooting and fault locating, and using appropriate tools and test equipment in accordance with switching, tagging, grounding, and induced-voltage procedures. Work may involve live-line tasks, confined spaces, and proximity to energized equipment.

The position requires travel to different job sites, potentially out of state and over long distances on short notice. The lineman operates and maintains excavation and pulling equipment, works outdoors in varying and extreme weather, and may be assigned outages, storms, emergencies, on-call rotations, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The role reports to the Foreman.

Requirements

• Three years of recent underground line experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Willingness to travel to different work locations, travel long distances on short notice, and work extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized underground distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
• Install and repair underground facilities and conductors, including troubleshooting and fault locating on primary and secondary systems.
• Apply switching and tagging procedures, grounding practices, and knowledge of induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines using appropriate tools and test equipment.
• Understand how and when to obtain a one shot on a reclosing device.
• Work in confined spaces and near energized equipment.
• Operate and maintain backhoes, trenchers, excavators, and pulling equipment.
• Perform live-line work using approved PPE and insulated sticks for voltage testing and switching energized lines.
• Follow safety protocols, use PPE, and use insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
• Work at different job locations, including out-of-state assignments, and travel long distances on short notice.
• Be available for outages, storms, emergencies, on-call rotation, work outside normal business hours, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

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
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Family and medical leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed