A Lineman - Transmission (Dominion)

Pike Corporation•Dumfries, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Class A Lineman Transmission is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical transmission systems. This position works at various locations and may be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands. The role involves working safely on energized and de-energized transmission systems, stringing overhead wire, setting poles and anchors, and troubleshooting transmission system problems. It requires frequent work with energized high voltage systems, maintenance of company vehicles and equipment, and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, performing rigorous physical labor. The position also requires understanding and reading blueprints, proper sagging of wire, and proficiency in various aspects of transmission line work, including hot stick work, bare hand work, pole/tower climbing, heavy lifting, rigging, and understanding induced voltage and grounding procedures. The Lineman must be capable of working at heights and in confined spaces, properly installing and removing PPE, climbing different structure types, understanding phasing procedures, identifying puller and tensioner setups, planning safe work, obtaining a one shot on a recloser, understanding minimum approach distance, and performing basic bucket rescues. Effective pre-job/tailgate briefings and safe execution of reconductoring and mechanical jumper installation/removal are also key responsibilities. The role also includes proper inspection of rubber goods, cover, and PPE.

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.
Willingness to glove/work high voltage transmission lines.
Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.
Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

Nice To Haves

A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized transmission work.
Stringing overhead wire.
Setting poles and anchors.
Troubleshooting problems on transmission 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 identify transmission primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
Proficient in all aspects of transmission line work.
Able to obtain knowledge of hot stick work on energized lines.
Proficient in understanding and reading blueprints.
Able to properly sag wire.
Capable of leading crew in assembly and erection of structures to all heights.
Understands dead ending and sagging operations for all conductors.
Capable of executing hot line work on conductor systems.
Proficient at operation of digger derrick.
Able to obtain knowledge in bare hand work – 44KV & 100KV.
Proficient in Pole/Tower Climbing.
Proficient in all aspects of heavy lifting and rigging.
Must be familiar with induced voltage.
Understands 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.
Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
Understands proper use of phasing sticks.
Able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.
Understands how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.
Understands minimum approach distance.
Understands flag and tag procedures.
Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.
Must be able to effectively conduct a pre-job or tailgate briefing.
Must be able to safely perform a reconductoring job.
Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
Able to properly inspect rubber goods, cover and PPE.