3753 - Lineman - Journeyman

Black & Veatch Family of Companies

About The Position

The Journeyman Lineman installs, maintains, inspects, tests, and repairs electrical power distribution and transmission systems. Work includes cables, wires, conduits, poles, towers, and related equipment, performed according to applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The position may also involve erecting poles and transmission towers. The role works with other craft workers to plan and complete assignments, coordinate work across crafts, and provide on-the-job training or mentoring to helpers and laborers. The employee is expected to produce quality work, understand construction plans and specifications, and actively participate in safety planning and programs. This is a safety-sensitive position in a typical construction-site environment, with outdoor work and physically demanding tasks.

Requirements

At least 4 years of work experience as a lineman, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in an industrial construction setting.
Strong working knowledge of installing or repairing cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems, transmission towers, and lines.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Must have all necessary tools specified on the Lineman Tool List.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
Must be able to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include criminal/civil background checks, a drug screen, and a motor vehicle records search.

Nice To Haves

NCCER Power Line Work.
NCCER Power Generation Maintenance Electrician.
State Electrical License.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, inspect, test, and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, transformers, circuit breakers, conductors, and switches.
Test conductors against electrical diagrams and specifications to identify them and prevent incorrect connections.
Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
Access equipment by climbing poles or using truck-mounted buckets.
Identify defective electrical devices and wiring using diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
Dig holes with augers and set poles using cranes and power equipment.
Clean, tin, and splice conductors, join them with clamps or solder, and cover conductors and joints with insulating or fireproofing materials.
Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
Travel by truck, helicopter, or airplane to inspect lines for obstructions and adequate insulation.
Splice or solder cables to overhead transmission, customer service, or street-light lines using hand tools, epoxies, or specialized equipment.
String wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons, and buildings, and use winches to adjust line tension.
Attach cross-arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment to poles before installation.
Coordinate work assignment preparation and completion with other workers and crafts.
Replace or straighten damaged poles and trim trees that may pose hazards to cables or wires.
Lay underground cable in trenches or pull it through conduit, and pull cable by hand from reels mounted on trucks.
Perform the principal duties and accountabilities of craft workers under the employee's supervision.
Participate in safety programs, pre-job planning, and safety discussions; identify and mitigate hazards, report concerns, and use stop-work authority when needed.
Respond appropriately to safety hazards and warning devices.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, listen to and respond to coworkers' safety concerns and recommendations, and coordinate work with others.
Provide on-the-job training or mentoring to helpers and laborers.
Produce quality work that meets plans, specifications, and industry standards.
Read and understand plans and specifications, including one-line diagrams, cable and conduit schedules, ladder diagrams, P&IDs, and loop diagrams; visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
Develop a complete understanding of the contract plans and specifications relevant to assigned work.
Plan, lay out, diagram, install, and/or repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment according to plans and specifications.