A Lineman - Overhead (PRECO)

Pike•Coker, FL

About The Position

The Class A Lineman constructs, maintains, and repairs electrical overhead distribution systems, including energized and de-energized powerlines. The role may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate. The position reports to the Foreman. The lineman may lead crew members when the Employee in Charge is absent, conduct safety briefings, and train apprentices and groundmen. Work includes installing and repairing overhead lines and associated equipment, performing live-line work, climbing structures, operating line equipment, and working outdoors in varied and sometimes extreme conditions. The role requires following safety protocols, using PPE, and responding to outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call assignments.

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.
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.

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 proper 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 inclement weather.
Be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and 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 use insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
Travel long distances on short notice and work at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.