OHE Lineman B

MasTec Utility Services•Northlake, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The OHE Lineman B assists the Journeyman Lineman and Foreman while training and learning the trade. The role involves constructing and maintaining poles, power lines, auxiliary facilities, and equipment for electricity transmission and distribution. The employee supports and learns from the Lineman team, works with other department personnel, and sets a good example for newer apprentices by following and teaching safe practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of lineman experience.
Valid Class A CDL.
Ability to bend, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform physically active field work involving extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, standing, and twisting.
Ability to work in inclement weather, including extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.
Vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, ability to judge distance and space relationships, precise hand-eye coordination, and ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Nice To Haves

3 or more years of lineman experience.
OSHA 10 Certification.

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain, and inspect electrical transmission and distribution lines.
Provide technical skills for operating and maintaining reliable electrical service, completing work with quality and timeliness.
Connect and disconnect, install and remove, move, and transfer electrical devices at customer facilities, including transformers, regulators, switches, switching devices, and capacitor banks.
Route or reroute power lines over, under, or around existing lines and structures.
Inspect or remove damaged power lines.
Assist with carrying poles, digging holes, and other work involved in setting or replacing poles.
Perform line switching or sectionalizing as directed.
Provide backup for Class A Apprentice Lineman and assist with completing assigned duties.
Submit all required Apprentice Program documentation on time.
Troubleshoot electrical problems on customer equipment as needed.
Drive a bucket truck to jobsites and maintain truck stock.
Investigate consumer complaints and repair energized electrical distribution lines as needed.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.