Journeyman Lineman (Distribution) - Florida

Irby Construction Company•West Palm Beach, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Irby Construction Company, a subsidiary of Quanta Services, is seeking a Journeyman Lineman for distribution work in Florida, specifically from Vero Beach to West Palm. With over 75 years of experience in building infrastructure for the power industry, Irby Construction offers a family-oriented culture, excellent benefits, and clear career growth opportunities. The company values teamwork, safety, innovation, and performance. As a Journeyman Lineman, you will be responsible for various aspects of line work, including installation, maintenance, and repair of distribution systems, often working independently. This role offers the stability of a Fortune 500 company combined with a strong, people-centered culture.

Requirements

Received training in an approved forty-two (42) month apprenticeship program or a certified testing program, OR have five (5) years of continuous substation/line construction/maintenance experience
Working knowledge of all aspects of substation/line work
Capability and expertise to work independently if required
Has worked in the line industry as an apprentice lineman for at least 4 years
Understands minimum approach distances
Understands safe heavy lifting and rigging procedures
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
Lifting and handling materials up to 60 pounds unassisted

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform work in a safe manner on energized and de-energized distribution systems
Install and remove cover-up material
String, sag, and dead-end conductor
Climb poles/towers using fall protection systems
Troubleshoot problems on distribution systems
Safely dig holes in the presence of underground utilities
Set/replace poles (wooden, steel, concrete) on an energized distribution system
Perform a re-conductor job
Inspect rubber goods, cover materials, and PPE
Operate a digger derrick and bucket truck
Inspect and maintain company equipment and trucks in safe working order
Install and remove mechanical jumpers
Identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
Conduct a Job Task Safety Analysis (JTSA) as required