Lineman, Electric

Liberty Utilities•Tahoe Vista, CA

About The Position

Liberty Utilities (CalPeco Electric) LLC is hiring a Lineworker to support transmission and distribution operations as part of a crew, under the guidance of experienced leaders. The role performs assigned line work and responds to emergency call-outs while following company safety policies and applicable regulations. Employees are expected to stop or correct unsafe practices and refuse unsafe work. The successful candidate demonstrates the expertise gained through apprenticeship and experience, and can work independently or as part of a crew. Work includes a range of transmission and distribution tasks, customer service installations, operation of line trucks and equipment, and maintaining accurate timecards and material records. The position requires compliance with a living requirement within a 40-mile radius of South Tahoe, California. The union pay rate is $79.52 per hour. Double time and overtime are noted.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Class A Lineman ticket from IBEW required.
Journeyman Lineman with apprenticeship and experience background.
Ability to perform assigned responsibilities with skill and efficiency.
Experience working both with and without supervision, individually and as part of a team.
Valid driver's license and CDL Class A license.
Must live within a 40-mile radius of South Tahoe, California.

Responsibilities

Perform all classes of transmission and distribution line work assigned to a crew under the direction of a Foreman or higher-grade Supervisor.
Respond to emergency call-outs.
Carry out Lineworker responsibilities using expertise acquired through apprenticeship and experience.
Collaborate with a Troubleman and follow the guidelines for the Troubleman classification when assigned to work under their direction.
Work independently or on a two-person crew on tasks including framing poles; preassembling material; patrolling and inspecting pole and tower lines; testing and inspecting poles; repairing risers and ground molding; pulling slack in anchor guys; and replacing guy guards.
Work as a two-person crew without supervision when partnered with a one-year apprentice Lineman or higher.
Take primary distribution voltage readings; install Cooperative-owned customer outdoor lighting service and street-light fixtures; install customer services, including underground services with self-contained meters; and operate line trucks and fixed or attached equipment.
Drive the line truck and operate fixed and attached equipment as required.
Keep accurate timecards and material records when necessary, using the SAP tool.