C Lineman - Overhead (Blue Bonnet Electric Coop)
About The Position
The Class C Lineman is an entry-level line work position responsible for constructing, maintaining, and repairing overhead electrical distribution systems. The work includes 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 role involves working outdoors in varied and sometimes extreme weather, at heights and in confined spaces, and near energized equipment. Linemen may work outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations. The position requires following safety protocols and using personal protective equipment and approved live-line techniques.
Requirements
- Two years of relevant field experience.
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- Willingness to travel long distances on short notice and work at out-of-state job locations.
- 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 talk, listen, communicate using hand signals, 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.
- Help install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
- Climb wood, steel, and concrete structures using approved methods and 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 understand insulated protective cover used to isolate differences of potential.
- Work at job sites in varied environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and storms.
- Respond to outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations; work outside normal business hours as required.
- Travel long distances and work extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
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
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Family and medical leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
