A Lineman - Overhead (Duke)

Pike • Clearwater, FL

4h

About The Position

The Class A Lineman constructs, maintains, and repairs energized and de-energized overhead electrical distribution systems, with safety as a primary focus. The position may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, and extended assignments based on operational and customer needs. The Lineman reports to the Foreman.

The role includes installing and repairing overhead lines and related equipment, performing live-line work and troubleshooting, and using approved climbing methods to work on structures and at heights. The Lineman may lead crew members when the Employee in Charge is absent and train and mentor apprentices and groundmen. Work is performed outdoors in varied and sometimes extreme weather conditions, and may involve 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 work outdoors in varied conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and storms.

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.
• Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques, including troubleshooting and fault locating.
• Follow safety protocols, use required PPE, and use insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
• Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including participation in an on-call rotation.
• Travel to job sites, including long-distance and out-of-state assignments, as operational needs dictate.

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 and short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave.

What This Job Offers

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