Overhead Distribution Journeyman Lineman
About The Position
Centuri is hiring an experienced Journeyman Lineman to build multiphase energized facilities. The position reports to the crew Foreman and is located in Abilene, Texas. A Class A CDL is required. The role involves working on energized utility poles and fixtures, preparing field switching and clearance orders, and assisting the Foreman with job coordination. The employee must follow customer specifications and company safety policies, complete required training, and perform administrative and other duties as requested by leadership. Work takes place outdoors, potentially in extreme weather, and within the “red zone” of heavy equipment. Duties include repeated lifting, including overhead lifting up to 50 pounds, as well as standing, climbing, kneeling, reaching, feeling, crouching, and crawling. Safe performance requires quick and accurate hand-eye coordination and constant alertness. Safety instructions are written and spoken in English, and fluency in English is required. Applicants must pass applicable drug screens, provide valid U.S. work authorization documents for E-Verify, pass a pre-employment background check and medical fit-for-duty test, hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, and hold or obtain a DOT medical card. Certain safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements; marijuana use or a positive test is unacceptable under the company’s Drug Free Workplace Policy.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of experience in the electrical powerline industry.
- At least 3 years of experience as an Apprentice Lineman.
- All skills required for Lineman A.
- Experience working on distribution facilities.
- Understanding of controlling equipment, line design, fuse coordination, switching, tagging, and grounding policies.
- Experience working unsupervised in all aspects of utility line work.
- Class A CDL.
- Fluency in English.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Hold or obtain a DOT medical card.
- Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable-suspicion drug screens.
- Provide valid U.S. work authorization documents for E-Verify.
- Satisfactory pre-employment background check results.
- Pass a pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test.
Responsibilities
- Work on utility poles and fixtures in energized situations.
- Write field switching and clearance orders.
- Assist the Foreman in coordinating jobs.
- Follow customer specifications and company safety policies.
- Complete required company training, including safety training.
- Perform administrative duties as needed.
- Perform other responsibilities as requested by leadership.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Vacation and sick time.
- Paid holidays.
- Potential bonus opportunities.
- Career development opportunities.
- Employee discounts.
- Weekly payroll.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
