Class B Lineman

SHELTON ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC • Zachary, LA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Class B Lineman continues lineman training 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. Under the supervision of a Lineman A or higher classification, the Class B Lineman may work on energized primary lines and equipment and install cutouts, line switches, recloses, and other sectionalizing devices. The position follows safety standards and procedures and performs other duties assigned by leadership.

Work is outdoors in potentially extreme weather and may involve confined spaces and working within the red zone of heavy equipment. The job includes prolonged and repeated lifting, including overhead lifting of up to 50 pounds, standing, climbing, kneeling, reaching, feeling, crouching, and crawling. Travel is required, and the employee must be able 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 year of experience as a Lineman C with Shelton Energy Solutions, or completion of formal training with two years of field or verifiable 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 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 personal protective equipment as required by the position.
• Ability to work on-call, irregular hours, and emergency response.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, 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

• Continue training in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground power, transmission, and distribution lines.
• Utilize line trucks, booms, lifts, and wire-pulling equipment.
• Perform all duties assigned to a Class C Lineman.
• Work on energized primary lines and equipment under the supervision of a Lineman A or higher classification.
• Install cutouts, line switches, recloses, and other sectionalizing devices under the supervision of a Lineman A or higher classification.
• Follow safety standards and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

What This Job Offers

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