C Lineman - Underground (Oncor)

Pike Corporation•Temple, TX

11d

About The Position

Position Summary: The Class C Lineman Underground is an entry level lineman position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical underground distribution systems. This position works at various locations. The position may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands. Essential Functions: Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized underground work. Stringing underground wire. Setting poles and anchors. Assists with installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear. Assists in replacing 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 working order. Does all other related work as required to complete the job. Able to perform rigorous physical labor. Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit. Must be familiar with induced voltage. Capable of assisting with the installation and hook up of a single phase transformer. Capable of safely setting a pole. 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 installing and removing a service. Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods and PPE. Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so. Understands how to tie various lineman knots. Capable of making up and using a hand line. Understands proper equipment set-up and grounding procedures. Understands how and when to use Kellum grips. Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.

Requirements

1-2 years of minimum 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.
Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution lines.
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.
Stringing underground wire.
Setting poles and anchors.
Assists with installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
Assists in replacing 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 working order.
Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
Must be familiar with induced voltage.
Capable of assisting with the installation and hook up of a single phase transformer.
Capable of safely setting a pole.
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 installing and removing a service.
Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods and PPE.
Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
Understands how to tie various lineman knots.
Capable of making up and using a hand line.
Understands proper equipment set-up and grounding procedures.
Understands how and when to use Kellum grips.
Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.