A Lineman - Overhead (Coweta-Fayette EMC)

Pike•Palmetto, GA

About The Position

The Class A Lineman constructs, maintains, and repairs electrical overhead distribution systems, working on both energized and de-energized power lines with safety as the priority. The role may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state assignments, based on operational and customer needs. The Lineman reports to the Foreman. The role includes installing and repairing overhead lines and associated equipment, performing live-line work and troubleshooting, and using approved climbing methods to work on different structures. The Lineman may lead crew members when the Employee in Charge is absent, conduct safety briefings, and train apprentices and groundmen. Work can take place at heights, in confined spaces, near energized equipment, and outdoors in varied and sometimes extreme weather. The position also requires availability for outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations.

Requirements

Five years of recent overhead line experience.
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Willingness to travel long distances on short notice and work extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
Ability to communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.
Ability to stand, walk, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to work in environments with fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, loud noise, and extreme weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized overhead distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
Lead crew members when the Employee in Charge is absent 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 while using appropriate tools and test equipment.
Climb wood, steel, and concrete structures using approved 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.
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.
Work outdoors in varying conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
Respond to outages, storms, and emergencies, including on-call rotations.
Travel to job sites, including long-distance and out-of-state assignments, as operational and customer needs require.