A Lineman - Transmission (GP)

Pike • Alma, GA

2d

About The Position

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

The lineman may lead crew members when the Employee in Charge is absent, conduct safety briefings, and train apprentices and ground workers. Work includes installing and repairing overhead transmission lines and related equipment, climbing wood, steel, and concrete structures, working at heights near energized equipment, and performing heavy lifting and rigging. The role also involves operating and maintaining transmission line equipment and working outdoors in varied and sometimes extreme weather conditions.

The position requires availability for outages, storms, emergencies, on-call rotations, overtime, weekends, holidays, and work outside normal business hours. The employee must follow safety protocols and use PPE and appropriate insulated protective cover.

Requirements

• Five years of recent transmission 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 different job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized transmission 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 ground workers.
• Install and repair overhead transmission lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
• Apply switching and tagging procedures, EPZ grounding, and knowledge of induced voltage on de-energized lines using appropriate tools and test equipment.
• Climb wood, steel, and concrete structures using approved climbing methods and equipment.
• Work at heights and near energized equipment.
• Develop knowledge of bare-hand work on 44kV and 500kV systems.
• Perform heavy lifting and rigging.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners, pullers, and other transmission 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 rotations.
• Follow safety protocols, use PPE, and understand insulated protective cover for isolating differences of potential on energized lines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (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