C Lineman - Underground
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 role may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate. The position reports to the Foreman. The lineman works with direct supervision in confined spaces and near energized equipment, follows safety protocols and uses PPE, and may learn switching, tagging, grounding, induced-voltage, and live-line procedures. The position includes operating and maintaining excavation and pulling equipment, working outdoors in varying and extreme weather, and responding to outages, storms, emergencies, and an on-call rotation.
Requirements
- Two years of recent underground line experience.
- Valid Class A 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.
- Ability to work for 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
- Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized underground distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
- 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 backhoes, trenchers, excavators, and pulling equipment.
- Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
- Be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and an on-call rotation.
- Learn live-line work using approved PPE and insulated sticks for voltage testing and switching energized lines under direct supervision.
- Follow safety protocols, use PPE, and understand insulated protective cover used to isolate differences of potential.
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, paid holidays, and 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
