A Lineman - Overhead (Dominion)

Pike Corporation•Manassas, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Class A Lineman is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This position works at various locations and may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands. Essential functions include safely performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work, leading crew members in the absence of the Foreman, stringing overhead wire, setting poles and anchors, and installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear. The role also involves troubleshooting primary and secondary systems, replacing cutout fuses and clearing faulted circuits and systems, and frequently working with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care. Maintaining company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order is essential. The position requires rigorous physical labor, the ability to identify primary and secondary voltage, familiarity with induced voltage, understanding grounding procedures, and capability of working at heights and/or confined spaces. Employees must be able to properly install and remove PPE and cover up, climb different types of structures, understand how to phase out a line using phasing sticks, plan safe work based on a job print or work order, obtain a one shot on a recloser, effectively conduct a pre-job or tailgate briefing, safely perform a reconductoring job, glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines, safely install and remove mechanical jumpers, and use a load bust tool. All other related work as required to complete the job is expected, and the role requires working outside, frequently in inclement weather.

Requirements

5-year minimum of recent field experience.
Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment.
Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
Willing to work over-time when requested.
Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.
Self-Motivated
Team-Oriented
Customer Oriented
Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

Nice To Haves

A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.

Responsibilities

Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
Capable of leading crew members in the absence of the Foreman.
Strings overhead wire.
Set poles and anchors.
Installs transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
Troubleshoots trouble in primary and secondary systems.
Replaces cutout fuses and clears faulted circuits and systems.
Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
Must be able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
Must be familiar with induced voltage.
Understand grounding procedures.
Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
Must understand how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.
Understand how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.
Must be able to effectively conduct a pre-job or tailgate briefing.
Must be able to safely perform a reconductoring job.
Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.
Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
Understand how to use a load bust tool.
Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.