Class A Lineman

SHELTON ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC • Alexandria, LA

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About The Position

The Class A Lineman constructs, maintains, and repairs overhead and underground power, transmission, and distribution lines using line trucks, booms, lifts, and wire-pulling equipment. The position can install, maintain, or repair all types of distribution facilities, energized or deenergized, without supervision. The role includes following safety standards and procedures, learning new skills through continuing education, and performing other duties assigned by leadership. The position has no direct reports and reports to the Foreman.

The work is performed outdoors, potentially in extreme weather and confined spaces, and within the red zone of heavy equipment. Travel is required. The employee must be able to work on call, irregular hours, and emergency response. Work requires prolonged or repeated lifting, including overhead lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, climbing, kneeling, reaching, feeling, crouching, and crawling. Employees must maintain alertness and quick, accurate hand-eye coordination and be able to wear required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One and a half years of experience as a Lineman B with Shelton Energy, completion of a formal training program with two years of field experience, or at least four years of verifiable experience including three years of verifiable energized work experience elsewhere.
• Complete the OSHA 10-hour Safety Training Program within 90 days.
• Acquire a CDL beginner's permit within 60 days.
• Ability to read and understand minimum approach distances.
• Desire to learn and commitment to quality work and safety.
• Fluency in English, as worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English.
• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable-suspicion drug screens.
• Provide valid U.S. work authorization documents for E-Verify.
• Satisfactory pre-employment background check results.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Pass a pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test and hold or obtain a DOT medical card.
• Ability to wear position-required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work on call, irregular hours, travel, and respond to emergencies.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequent standing, walking, using hands to finger and handle, and reaching with hands and arms.

Nice To Haves

• CDL Class A license.
• Possession of climbing tools.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair overhead and underground power, transmission, and distribution lines.
• Use line trucks, booms, lifts, and wire-pulling equipment.
• Install, maintain, or repair distribution facilities of all types, energized or deenergized, without supervision.
• Participate in continuing education activities to learn new skills and abilities.
• Follow safety standards and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED