Lineman B - Oh

Chain Electric Co•McAllen, TX

About The Position

The Apprentice Lineman B is a semi-skilled position involving the construction, repair, and maintenance of electrical overhead distribution systems. The work includes performing skilled tasks in accordance with standard trade practices. The role requires regular attendance and punctuality, adherence to safety procedures, and the ability to work at heights and perform physically demanding construction duties in harsh weather. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

At least 2 1/2 years of experience in groundman and lineman work; lineman training school may qualify, with competency determined by field assessment.
Ability to travel at a moment’s notice, anytime.
Availability to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Valid CDL-B license at minimum.
Own tools.
Ability to perform physically demanding construction duties in harsh weather conditions.
Ability to read and follow instructions.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Ability to hear over long distances.
Ability to see long distances, differentiate between colors, and demonstrate clear depth perception and peripheral vision.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Completion of a lineman training school.
Computer application aptitude.

Responsibilities

Attend work regularly and arrive punctually.
Follow safety practices and procedures, inspect equipment, erect barriers around work areas, and report unsafe conditions or practices according to company procedures.
Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment at heights.
Construct, maintain, and repair overhead and underground electrical distribution systems and substations, including conduits, cables, wires, transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
Verify proper grounding of trucks.
Control traffic near work zones and keep unauthorized people away from work areas.
Identify defective electrical equipment and wiring using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
Drive vehicles carrying tools and materials to job sites.
String wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons, and buildings; set lines in place and adjust tension using winches.
Replace or straighten damaged poles.
Attach cross-arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment to poles before installation.
Dig holes using augers and set poles using cranes and power equipment.
Splice or solder cables to each other 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 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.