A Lineman - Overhead (GPC)

Pike • Valdosta, GA

7h

About The Position

The Class A Lineman constructs, maintains, and repairs energized and de-energized overhead electrical distribution systems, prioritizing safety. The role may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state assignments, based on operational and customer needs, and reports to the Foreman.

The lineman may lead crew members when the Employee in Charge is absent, conduct safety briefings, and train and mentor apprentices and groundmen. Work includes installing and repairing overhead lines and related equipment, performing live-line work and troubleshooting, climbing structures, and operating overhead line equipment. The position involves working at heights, in confined spaces, near energized equipment, and outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions. Availability for outages, storms, emergencies, on-call rotation, overtime, weekends, and holidays is required.

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 meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, handling objects, operating tools or controls, reaching, and communicating by speech, listening, and hand signals.

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 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 use 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, emergencies, and on-call rotations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 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