A Lineman - Transmission (LCRA)

Pike Corporation•San Antonio, TX

23h•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. A significant aspect of the job involves working with energized high voltage systems, requiring skill and care to ensure safety. The position also includes maintaining company vehicles, equipment, and tools, and performing other related duties as needed. The Lineman must be able to work outdoors, often in inclement weather, and perform rigorous physical labor. They must be able to identify transmission primary and secondary voltages, understand and read blueprints, and proficiently perform various transmission line tasks including hot stick work, bare hand work, pole/tower climbing, heavy lifting, rigging, and operating equipment like digger derricks. Familiarity with induced voltage, grounding procedures, working at heights, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and cover-up is essential. The role also requires understanding how to phase out a line, obtain a one-shot on a recloser, understand minimum approach distances, and follow flag and tag procedures. Basic bucket rescue/escape, conducting pre-job briefings, performing reconductoring jobs, and installing/removing mechanical jumpers are also part of the responsibilities. A key aspect is the ability to properly inspect rubber goods, cover, and PPE.

Requirements

5-year minimum of recent field experience is required.
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.
Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.
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.

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.