A Lineman - Overhead (AP)

Pike • Mobile, AL

19h

About The Position

The Class A Lineman is a safety-focused professional responsible for constructing, maintaining, and repairing energized and de-energized electrical overhead distribution systems. The role may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, based on operational and customer needs. The Lineman reports to the Foreman.

Requirements

• Five years of recent overhead line experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Willingness to travel long distances on short notice.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work for extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized overhead distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
• Lead crew members in the absence of the Employee in Charge and conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings.
• Train and mentor apprentices and groundmen.
• Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
• Apply switching and tagging procedures, grounding practices, and knowledge of induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines using appropriate tools and test equipment.
• Climb wood, steel, and concrete structures using approved climbing methods and equipment.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and near energized equipment.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners, pullers, and other overhead line equipment.
• Work outdoors in varying conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and other inclement weather.
• Respond to outages, storms, and emergencies, including participation in an on-call rotation.
• Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques, including troubleshooting and fault locating.
• Follow safety protocols, use PPE, and apply insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Family and medical leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed