Journeyman Lineman (Distribution) - Florida

Quanta Services•West Palm Beach, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A Journeyman Lineman at Irby Construction Company classification will have received their training in an approved forty-two (42) month apprenticeship program or a certified testing program or must have five (5) years of continuous distribution line construction/maintenance experience. Journeyman Linemen shall have a working knowledge of all aspects of distribution line work and have the capability and expertise to work independently if required. THE DISTRIBUTION JOURNEYMAN OPENINGS WILL BE FROM VERO BEACH TO WEST PALM, FLORIDA.

Requirements

May be required to relocate as work requirements demand.
May be required to hold a valid class “B” commercial driver’s license.
May be required to read and interpret blueprints.
Drives and operates conveyance machinery equipped with tools and materials to and from job site.
Adheres to all Company Safety and Health Policies
May work in storm restoration operations to rebuild and/or repair damaged power systems.
May attend training classes or seminars to gather knowledge of new processes, safety regulations and/or refresher training.
Works with limited supervision.
Lifting and handling materials up to 60 pounds unassisted.
Capable of climbing wooden poles and towers.
Walking and working across uneven terrain.
Climbing on and off large trucks and equipment.
Exposure to hot and cold weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Has worked in the line industry as an apprentice lineman for at least 5 years
Must be able to conduct a Job Task Safety Analysis (JTSA) as required
Perform work in a safe manner on energized and de-energized distribution systems
Capable of safely installing and removing cover up material
Able to string, sag, and dead-end conductor
Experienced in pole/tower climbing using fall protection systems
Has the ability to troubleshoot problems on distribution systems
Understands procedures to safely dig holes in the presence of underground utilities
Ability to safely set/replace poles (wooden, steel, concrete) on an energized distribution system
Capable of safely performing a re-conductor job
Understands minimum approach distances
Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods, cover materials, and PPE
Has the skill sets to safely operate a digger derrick and bucket truck
Inspects, maintains company equipment, and trucks in safe working order
Able to safely install and remove mechanical jumpers
Experienced to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
Understands safe heavy lifting and rigging procedures