Experienced 1st and 2nd Class Distribution Lineman

CW Wright Construction Co LLC • Chesterfield, SC

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About The Position

CW Wright Construction Company provides turnkey transmission, substation, distribution, and solar facility construction services for electric utilities across multiple U.S. regions. The company is seeking experienced first- and second-class Distribution Linemen for its Central and Western divisions. Travel is required.

The role performs new construction, maintenance, and repair of energized and de-energized electric distribution systems. Work includes installing, operating, and maintaining overhead and underground distribution equipment, services, and metering; preparing associated materials; and operating motorized construction equipment. Linemen may lead crew members when the Foreman is absent and may work at heights, in confined spaces, and on poles or steel structures. Extended overtime shifts may be required.

Work is performed outdoors and may involve extreme temperatures, inclement weather, noise, mechanical and electrical hazards, darkness, and occasional poor lighting. The position has substantial physical demands, including climbing, lifting, and repetitive movement. Employment offers are conditional on successfully passing a background check and drug screen.

Requirements

• Ability to travel 75 miles or more.
• Ability to qualify for and/or possess a Commercial Driver’s License.
• Clean driving record.
• Provide a resume and/or detailed application, including references who can verify experience level.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to routinely lift objects under 10 pounds; occasionally lift 10–25 pounds; infrequently lift 25–30 pounds; and infrequently lift objects over 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme cold, extreme heat, inclement weather, noise, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, darkness, and occasional poor lighting.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience as a Lineman.
• Commercial Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Work safely on new construction, maintenance, and repair of energized and de-energized distribution systems.
• Lead crew members in the absence of the Foreman.
• Install, repair, operate, and maintain overhead electric distribution systems at primary and secondary voltages.
• Prepare associated hardware and materials.
• Operate motorized equipment used in distribution-system construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Work on poles up to 100 feet and steel structures on lines up to 230 kV.
• Use live-line tools up to 69 kV and rubber-gloving methods up to 12 kV.
• Install electric meters rated below 200 amperes, service lines, and metering equipment.
• Install wood, steel, concrete, and fiberglass poles; fuses; service drops; cross arms; insulators; conductors; switches; transformers; and other overhead and underground equipment.
• Operate line switches and pull load-break elbows from pad-mounted or rack-mounted equipment using a hot stick.
• Climb poles and attach building service wires to overhead distribution lines; connect service wire leads, insert fuses, and test meters for proper voltage and operation.
• Work extended overtime shifts periodically.
• Climb different types of structures and work at heights and/or in confined spaces.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits beginning the first of the month after 30 days.
• Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and basic short-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• State- and federally accredited Lineman Apprenticeship program.
• Company-paid flame-retardant clothing.
• Per diem for work more than 75 miles from home.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed