C Lineman - Overhead (Blue Bonnet Electric Coop)

Pike • Austin, TX

11d

About The Position

The Class C Lineman is an entry-level line work position responsible for constructing, maintaining, and repairing electrical overhead distribution systems. The role involves work on energized and de-energized power lines and may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state assignments, based on operational and customer needs. The position reports to the Foreman.

The work is performed outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions, at construction sites and around energized equipment. It may involve working at heights and in confined spaces, responding to outages and emergencies, and working outside normal business hours.

Requirements

• Two years of relevant field 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.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized overhead distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
• Help install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
• 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 outdoors in varying weather, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement or storm conditions.
• Be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotation.
• Travel to job sites, including long-distance and out-of-state assignments, as operational and customer needs dictate.
• Work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed