LINEMAN

El Paso Electric Company•Van Horn, TX

About The Position

Under the direction of the Supervisor – Distribution Crew, the Lineman performs journey-level work reconnecting and disconnecting services at poles and meters for residential and commercial customers. The position handles service orders and meter and service changes, runs and ties in new services, and constructs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines. The Lineman works with power transformers and associated line equipment, including installing, removing, relocating, diagnosing, and repairing equipment. The role may require acting as lead lineman and directing crew work, and requires compliance with Company policies and applicable laws, safety rules, and environmental regulations. Work takes place indoors and outdoors and may involve extreme temperatures, noise, vibration, electrical hazards, heights, chemicals, fumes, gases, oils, and other hazardous conditions. The position involves very heavy physical work, climbing poles and structures, and working from aerial devices at various heights. Job functions may be required at any time of day or night.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Successful completion of a Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship Training Program or another equivalent lineman training program.
Thorough knowledge of electric transmission and distribution construction, materials, standards, circuits, and related equipment.
Ability to acquire Department of Transportation (DOT) certification within six months of hire.
Valid driver's license and compliance with El Paso Electric Company's Driving Policy.
Available to work shifts, overtime, and/or irregular hours.
Must pass a Human Performance Evaluation (HPE).

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain, relocate, diagnose problems with, and repair overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines and power transformers.
Install, remove, or change poles, guy wires, crossarms, transformers, associated devices, sectionalizing switches, capacitors, and street lighting.
Troubleshoot, install, remove, and replace equipment on distribution and transmission lines and power transformers.
Repair and replace underground cable, wires, and components energized with high-voltage electricity.
Reconnect and disconnect services at poles and residential and commercial meters.
Perform service orders, meter changes, service changes, and overhead and underground work.
Perform new services and tie in services.
Climb poles and structures and work from aerial devices at various heights.
Work on wooden poles while supported by a body belt, safety strap, and pole climbers; position large transformers, lift heavy materials and hardware, and attach equipment to poles.
Act as lead lineman when required and direct the work of the crew.
Comply with Company policies, procedures and code of ethics, as well as applicable governmental laws, safety requirements, and environmental standards and regulations.