Class A Lineman

SHELTON ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC • Lafayette, LA

4h

About The Position

The Class A Lineman works in the construction, maintenance, and repair of power, transmission, and distribution lines, both overhead and underground, using line trucks, booms, lifts, and wire-pulling equipment. The role performs the duties of an Apprentice Line Mechanic A7 and can install, maintain, or repair distribution facilities of all types, energized or deenergized, without supervision. The lineman is expected to follow safety standards and procedures, participate in continuing education to learn new skills, and perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

The position involves outdoor work in potentially extreme weather and possible confined spaces, including work within the red zone of heavy equipment. It requires travel and the ability to work on call, irregular hours, and emergency response. The position has no direct reports and reports to the Foreman.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One and a half years of experience as a Lineman B with Shelton Energy, or 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 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 while putting safety first.
• 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 US 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 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by the position.
• Complete a COVID-19 risk assessment after receiving an employment offer.
• Ability to work safely with quick and accurate hand-eye coordination and maintain alertness.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequently standing, walking, using hands to finger and handle, and reaching with hands and arms; work also involves prolonged and repeated lifting (including overhead, up to 50 pounds), standing, climbing, kneeling, reaching, feeling, crouching, and crawling.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of an Apprentice Line Mechanic A7.
• Install, maintain, or repair distribution facilities of all types while 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.
• Travel as required and be available for on-call work, irregular hours, and emergency response.

What This Job Offers

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