LCL702 Line Specialist
About The Position
Perform work of a Line Specialist in maintaining safe and adequate services to our customers. Under direct supervision and on a training basis, assist employees of higher line classifications engaged in, and performing basic operations required in the installing, removing and maintaining of transmission and distribution poles, towers, conductors, transformers, pole top switches, cable and other line equipment, devices and appurtenances, and services. Also assist with installation of street lighting equipment and certain phases of work on metering installations and assist in the patrolling of lines and perform other related work. Operate line truck, digging equipment, small equipment and power tools. Required to climb poles and steel structures at heights of fifty feet (50) or greater to perform maintenance, removal and instillation of poles, transformers, line conductors, etc. Specialists must present a neat appearance and work with both internal and external customers in a courteous and efficient manner. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to safe work practices, the ability to work within a team, and good communication skills. This posting is being used to recruit for both Apprentice Line Specialist and Journeyman Line Specialist positions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or the equivalent knowledge of English, Math and Grammar.
- Basic mechanical knowledge.
- Ability to use tools and equipment.
- Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or demonstrate a willingness to secure one within the nine-month probationary period.
- Live within 30 miles of their reporting headquarters.
- Valid commercial driver’s license.
- Commitment to safe work practices.
- Ability to work within a team.
- Good communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrate a commitment to safe work practices
- Ability to work within a team
- Good communication skills
Responsibilities
- Completes dispatched orders via Mobile Data and Radio
- Installing, removing and maintaining of transmission and distribution poles, towers, conductors, transformers, pole top switches, cable and other line equipment, devices and appurtenances, and services.
- Installation of street lighting equipment.
- Certain phases of work on metering installations.
- Patrolling of lines.
- Operate line truck, digging equipment, small equipment and power tools.
- Climb poles and steel structures at heights of fifty feet (50) or greater to perform maintenance, removal and installation of poles, transformers, line conductors, etc.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Paid training
- Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
- Transit subsidies
- Flexible work schedule
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Access to discounts at fitness clubs
- On-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
- Professional growth and development programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
