B Lineman - Overhead (Coweta-Fayette EMC)

Pike • Palmetto, GA

6h

About The Position

The Class B Lineman constructs, maintains, and repairs overhead electrical distribution systems, working on energized and de-energized power lines with safety as a priority. The role may involve travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate, and reports to the Foreman.

The position requires work outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme weather, at heights, in confined spaces, and near energized equipment. The employee may work extended periods at job locations and must be available for outages, storms, emergencies, on-call rotations, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Requirements

• Three years of recent overhead line experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Willingness to 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.
• Ability to communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.
• Ability to stand, walk, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized overhead distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
• Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
• Apply switching and tagging procedures, grounding practices, and knowledge of induced voltage using appropriate tools and test equipment.
• Climb wood, steel, and concrete structures using approved methods and equipment.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and near energized equipment.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners, pullers, and other overhead line equipment.
• Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques, including troubleshooting and fault locating.
• Follow safety protocols, use personal protective equipment, and use insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
• Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including on-call rotations.
• Travel to job sites, including long-distance and out-of-state assignments, as required.

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