General Lineman

MasTec Utility Services•Hialeah Gardens, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Lineman assists Journeyman Lineman and the Foreman while in training and learning the trade. Responsible for performing diversified work related to the construction and maintenance of poles, power lines, auxiliary facilities, and equipment for the distribution of electricity. Sets a good example for newer apprentices by always following and teaching safe practices. This position supports the Line team and works with other personnel from the department.

Requirements

High school diploma, or equivalent.
3 years of lineman experience.
Valid Class A CDL is required.

Nice To Haves

5 or more years of experience.
OSHA 10 Certification.

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain, and inspect transmission and distribution of electrical or power lines.
Provide technical skills needed for the operation and maintenance of reliable electrical services for the consumer, completing jobs with quality and timeliness.
Provide for connecting and disconnecting, installing and removal, moving and transferring of various electrical devices on customer facilities, i.e. transformers, transformer banks, regulators, switches, switching devices, capacitor banks, etc.
Route or reroute power lines over, under, or around existing lines and structures.
Inspect and/or remove power lines that are damaged.
Assist in carrying poles, digging holes, and other such operations involved in setting or replacing poles.
Perform line switching or sectionalizing, as directed.
Assist in on-the-job training of apprentices and other crew members in maintenance and construction of power lines.
Responsible for timely submission of all Apprentice Program required documentation.
May troubleshoot electrical problems on customer equipment.
Drive bucket truck to jobsite and maintain truck stock.
Investigate consumer complaints and make repairs to energized electrical distribution lines, as needed.
Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.