LINEMAN A - OH
About The Position
The A-Lineman safely performs skilled electrical work in the construction, maintenance, and operation of underground and overhead electrical distribution or transmission systems. The position may occasionally supervise other positions and monitors supervised work to ensure it is conducted safely, efficiently, and effectively according to required standards. Work follows standard trade practices and may involve adverse weather, energized lines, and other electrical hazards. The role includes work on distribution systems and substations, power lines, cables, conductors, poles, and related electrical equipment. The A-Lineman may travel to inspect lines and is expected to work irregular hours and travel at short notice. The position requires the ability to perform physically demanding construction duties in harsh weather conditions.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of directly related experience.
- Available to work irregular hours and travel at a moment’s notice, anytime.
- Valid CDL-B license at minimum.
- Possess personal tools.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
- Ability to read and follow instructions.
- Ability to perform physically demanding construction duties in harsh weather conditions.
- Ability to hear long distances.
- Ability to see long distances, differentiate between colors, and demonstrate clear depth perception and peripheral vision.
- Ability to work without supervision.
- Ability to communicate well with others.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of a lineman training school preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follow safety practices and procedures, including regularly checking equipment and erecting barriers around work areas.
- Open switches or attach grounding devices to eliminate electrical hazards or facilitate repairs.
- Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment.
- Place insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and joints.
- Construct, maintain, and repair overhead and underground electrical distribution systems and substations, including conduits, cables, wires, transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
- Identify defective electrical components using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
- Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
- Coordinate preparation and completion of work assignments with other workers.
- Inspect and test power lines and auxiliary equipment to locate and identify problems.
- String wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons, and buildings, and use winches to adjust tension.
- Test conductors against electrical diagrams and specifications to identify them and prevent incorrect connections.
- Replace or straighten damaged poles.
- Attach cross-arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment to poles before installation.
- Travel by truck, helicopter, airplane, boat, or airboat to inspect lines for obstructions and adequate insulation.
- Dig holes using augers and set poles using cranes and power equipment.
- Splice or solder cables to one another or to overhead transmission, customer service, or street-light lines using hand tools, epoxies, or specialized equipment.
- Cut and peel lead sheathing and insulation from defective or newly installed cables and conduits before splicing.
- Clean, tin, and splice corresponding conductors by twisting ends together or joining them with metal clamps and soldering connections.
- Pull cable by hand from large reels mounted on trucks.
- Lay underground cable in trenches or string it through conduit in trenches.
- Cut trenches for underground cables using trenchers and cable plows.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
