B Lineman - Underground (Oncor)

Pike•Temple, TX

3d•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.
Perform rigorous physical labor.
Identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
Familiar with induced voltage.
Understand how to use a load buster tool.
Capable of installing and hooking up a single phase transformer.
Capable of safely setting a pole.
Understand equipment set up and grounding.
Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
Capable of checking voltage on transformers.
Capable of tying in a primary conductor.
Climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
Understand how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
Understand how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.
Effectively conduct a pre-job or tailgate briefing.
Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.
Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
Does all other related work as required to complete the job.