B Lineman - Overhead (GPC)
About The Position
The Class B Lineman is a safety-focused professional responsible for constructing, maintaining, and repairing overhead electrical distribution systems. The role involves working on energized and de-energized power lines and may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, based on operational and customer needs. The position reports to the Foreman. The work includes climbing wood, steel, and concrete structures; working at heights, in confined spaces, and near energized equipment; operating overhead line equipment; and performing live-line work. The employee must follow safety protocols and be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and an on-call rotation. Work takes place outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions.
Requirements
- At least three years of recent overhead line experience.
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- Willingness to travel long distances on short notice.
- 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.
- Use knowledge of switching and tagging procedures, grounding, and induced voltage, along with appropriate tools and test equipment.
- Climb wood, steel, and concrete structures using approved climbing 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 participation in an on-call rotation.
- Travel to job sites, including out-of-state assignments, and work extended periods at those locations.
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 and paid holidays.
- 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
