Lineman C - Oh
About The Position
The entry-level Apprentice Lineman C performs skilled electrical work in the construction, repair, maintenance, storm restoration, and operation of underground and overhead electrical distribution systems. The work involves skilled tasks performed according to standard trade practices. Little independent decision-making is required, though the apprentice may occasionally supervise groundmen, other apprentices, or truck drivers and operators. The apprentice is expected to learn and practice the skills, principles, and procedures needed to advance toward becoming a journeyman lineman. The position requires safe work practices, regular attendance, and punctuality. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience in groundman and lineman work; lineman training school qualifies for six months of experience.
- Ability to travel at a moment’s notice, at any time.
- Availability to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Valid CDL-B license at minimum.
- Possess personal 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 over long distances, differentiate colors, and demonstrate clear depth perception and peripheral vision.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a lineman training school preferred.
- Aptitude with computer applications is a plus.
- High school graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
Responsibilities
- Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
- Follow safety practices and procedures, inspect equipment, erect work-area barriers, and report unsafe conditions or practices according to company procedures.
- Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment and work at heights.
- Construct, maintain, and repair overhead and underground electrical distribution systems and substations, including conduits, cables, wires, transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
- Verify that trucks are properly grounded, control traffic near work zones, and keep unauthorized people away from work areas.
- Identify defective electrical devices and wiring using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
- Drive vehicles carrying tools and materials to job sites.
- String conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons, and buildings, and use winches to adjust tension.
- Replace or straighten damaged poles; attach cross-arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment; dig pole holes and set poles using augers, cranes, and power equipment.
- Splice or solder cables and lines using hand tools, epoxies, or specialized equipment; prepare cable sheathing and insulation; and clean, tin, and connect conductors.
- Pull cable by hand from truck-mounted reels and lay it in trenches or string it through conduit.
- Cut trenches for underground cables using trenchers and cable plows.
- Learn and practice apprenticeship skills and procedures for advancement toward journeyman lineman.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
