Lineman\Linewoman

PSEG•South Plainfield, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As the employee becomes qualified through acquired experience and training performs the work required in the construction, operation, maintenance, and removal of transmission and distribution lines on wood poles, including work on iron poles, isolated towers and mats or vaults, which may be energized but not above 13-kV primary distribution voltage. Check general operation of assigned vehicle and associated equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required
Must be able to perform maintenance and repair work safely and without causing interruption to service.
Must have the ability to acquire a good practical knowledge of the purpose and functioning of the overhead transmission and distribution system, and the electrical apparatus used in connection therewith; and a general knowledge of the layout of transmission and distribution circuits in the area in which he/she works.
Must have the ability to become familiar with the procedure and rules governing the ordering out, tagging and releasing of circuits and the Company's system of circuit designation for identification.
Must have the ability to acquire a good working knowledge of the Company's overhead line construction methods and practices.
Must have the ability to become proficient in the application of pole top resuscitation, and other approved methods of artificial respiration.
Must be alert in avoiding accidents and observing hazards.
Must be able to acquire a general knowledge of the purpose and functioning of the transmission and distribution system, and the electrical apparatus and circuit connections involved in the work.
Must be able to acquire a good working knowledge of the standard overhead line construction practices as outlined in the Company's manuals and handbooks, including the safety rules and practices as set forth therein.
Must have successfully completed the line portion of the pre-employment test, except that an employee hired prior to May 1, 1980 who has or obtains a high school diploma or its equivalent does not have to complete the pre-employment test.
Must be able to follow instructions and perform routine operations.
Must have mechanical aptitude.
Must have the physical characteristics to enable him/her to climb and work on structures and poles.
Must have the ability to learn: The reading of construction prints and the making of simple field sketches.
Must have the ability to learn: The application of hoists, tackle, and knots used in line construction and maintenance work and the care of tools commonly used in line construction and maintenance work.
Must have the ability to learn: The identification and use of all material, tools, and equipment commonly used on line work.
Must possess a valid U. S. driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record
Must be able to qualify for a Commercial Drivers License “A” to operate motor vehicles in the State of New Jersey within 6 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

Responsibilities

After satisfactory completion of the Apprentice Line School, performs work on de-energized lines and assists Linemen/Line women on energized secondary lines.
After satisfactory completion of Hot Secondary Line School, performs work on lines energized at secondary level voltages.
After satisfactory completion of 4-kV and 13-kV Line School, performs work on lines energized at primary level voltages as Primary Assist.
Install, remove and maintain poles, crossarms, guy wires, and line hardware.
Install, sag, remove and maintain line conductors including splicing, tapping, and the making of dead ends; install, remove and maintain messengers; install and remove aerial cables and cable laterals on poles.
Install, remove, and change transformers with associated devices and equipment including pole top wiring.
Install, remove, maintain in field, and operate line sectionalizing switches or cutouts; install, remove, operate, inspect, and make minor repairs to boosters, capacitors, and other special pole mounted equipment.
Install, remove and maintain street lighting and accessory equipment including pole top wiring.
Install and remove protective equipment, including temporary protective grounds on conductors.
Make complete inspections of construction performing such work as tighten hardware, tie in conductors, and change insulators and pins.
Make voltage and load tests on energized distribution circuits or equipment.
Locate faults on 13, 26 and 69kV transmission and on distribution circuits, including associated equipment.
Under the supervision of an engineer or supervisor, make special tests on distribution equipment and phase-out or parallel distribution circuits and equipment.
Perform any work required on isolated towers, install, remove and maintain distribution, 13, 26 and 69kV conductors and accessories on tower lines.
Perform other similar or less skilled work of the occupational group.
Prepare poles for, install, and remove transformers with associated devices and equipment including pole-top wiring; make load tests on the secondary side of distribution transformers.
Install ground wires and ground wire molding.
Assist fully qualified Lineman/Line woman, for training purposes
Recondition and salvage material and equipment related to this work.
Perform other similar or less skilled work of the occupational group.