Journeyman Lineman - Non-union - ULCS

Utility Lines Construction Services • Durham, NC

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About The Position

The Journeyman Lineman position at Utility Lines Construction Services, Inc. involves working in the Overhead Distribution Construction and Maintenance sector. The role focuses on the installation and repair of overhead distribution lines and equipment, ensuring safety and compliance with regional guidelines. The position requires physical labor, technical skills, and the ability to work in various conditions, including heights and around energized equipment.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 4+ years of trade experience required
• Familiar with building two and three transformer bank poles
• Able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time
• Meet and maintain weight restrictions for bucket trucks as identified by truck manufacturers
• Safely enter and exit the aerial device and rear-end of the bucket and derrick trucks
• Effectively cover up to safely complete work on energized lines and equipment
• Work efficiently and effectively from heights
• Follow directions, work safely & productively
• Work long hours and overtime during holidays, emergencies, weekends, etc.
• Subject to call-out work
• Climb wooden poles

Nice To Haves

• Valid commercial driver's license preferred within 90 days of employment
• DOT medical card required within 90 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Works from aerial device installing and repairing overhead distribution lines and equipment
• Excavates to assist in the installation of structures or cables as required by contract specification
• Makes primary connections and terminations
• Assists with assembling material on the ground to be installed by lineperson and assists with the installation
• Makes secondary connections at transformers
• Assists with pulling in new wire and sagging
• Assists with replacing and setting new poles
• Clears all work areas to maintain safe job site conditions
• Communicates with public and private property owners regarding work to be performed
• Participates in company training of all regional safety guidelines
• Operates various tools for the work, including manual digging devices, wrenches, hammers, drills, and jackhammers
• Works around excessive noise from machines and other equipment with proper hearing protection
• Works around hazardous and near energized parts or equipment
• Performs all other duties as required or requested by Supervisors

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• FR Clothing Provided
• Employee Payroll Deduction Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed