Class A Lineman

SHELTON ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC • Ruston, LA

5h

About The Position

The Class A Lineman works in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground power, transmission, and distribution lines. The role uses line trucks, booms, lifts, and wire-pulling equipment. The employee can install, maintain, or repair distribution facilities of all types, energized or deenergized, without supervision, and performs duties assigned to an Apprentice Line Mechanic A7. The role reports to the Foreman and has no direct reports.

The work is performed outdoors, potentially in extreme weather and confined spaces, and within the “red zone” of heavy equipment. Work involves prolonged or repeated lifting, including overhead lifting of up to 50 pounds, standing, climbing, kneeling, reaching, feeling, crouching, and crawling. The position requires travel and availability for on-call work, irregular hours, and emergency response. Candidates must meet safety, medical, licensing, screening, and work-authorization requirements described in the posting.

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-year 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 and 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 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 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by the position.
• Complete a COVID-19 risk assessment after receiving an offer of employment.
• Ability to work safely with quick and accurate hand-eye coordination and maintain alertness.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing, walking, handling objects, and reaching with hands and arms.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform duties assigned to an Apprentice Line Mechanic A7.
• 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.
• Travel and work on-call, irregular hours, and emergency response when required.

What This Job Offers

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