C Lineman - Underground (PE)

Pike • Dallas, TX

4h

About The Position

The Class C Lineman Underground constructs, maintains, and repairs electrical underground distribution systems, including work on energized and de-energized powerlines. The position requires travel to different job sites, potentially including out-of-state locations, based on operational and customer needs. The employee reports to the Foreman and may work extended assignments away from home.

Requirements

• Two years of recent underground line experience.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Willingness to travel to different work locations and travel long distances on short notice.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance, and repairs on energized and de-energized underground distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
• Help install and repair underground facilities and conductors, including troubleshooting and fault locating on primary and secondary systems.
• Learn switching and tagging procedures, grounding, and induced-voltage practices for energized and de-energized lines.
• Work in confined spaces and near energized equipment under direct supervision.
• Operate and maintain excavation equipment, including backhoes, trenchers, excavators, and pulling equipment.
• Work outdoors in varying and extreme environmental conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
• Work outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations.
• Learn live-line work using approved PPE and insulated sticks for testing voltage and switching energized lines under direct supervision.
• Follow safety protocols, use PPE, and understand insulated protective cover used to isolate differences of potential.
• Communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals; stand, walk, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account (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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed