Lineman A - Oh

Chain Electric Co•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The A-Lineman performs skilled electrical work in the construction, maintenance, and operation of underground and overhead electrical distribution or transmission systems. This is a working position that may occasionally supervise other positions and monitors work to ensure supervised operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and effectively according to required standards. Work involves skilled tasks performed in accordance with standard trade practices and exposure to adverse weather and hazards associated with energized lines and apparatus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

At least 4 years of directly related experience.
Available to work irregular hours and travel at a moment’s notice.
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 and see over long distances.
Ability to differentiate between colors and have clear depth perception and peripheral vision.
Ability to work without supervision.
Ability to communicate well with others.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or GED.
Completion of a lineman training school.

Responsibilities

Follow safety practices and procedures, including regularly checking equipment and placing barriers around work areas.
Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to 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 devices and wiring using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
Drive vehicles carrying 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, setting lines in place and adjusting tension with winches.
Test conductors against electrical diagrams and specifications to identify corresponding conductors 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 air boat to inspect lines for obstructions and adequate insulation.
Dig holes with 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.
May supervise other positions and monitor work for safety, efficiency, and compliance with required standards.