Overhead Distribution Journeyman Lineman

Centuri Group, Inc. • Harlingen, TX

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About The Position

As a Journeyman Lineman, you will build multiphase energized facilities. The role requires experience at the fourth-year, second-six-month stage. You will report to the crew Foreman.

The work involves utility poles and fixtures in energized situations, preparing field switching and clearance orders, and assisting the Foreman with job coordination. You must follow customer specifications and company safety policies, complete required company and safety training, perform administrative duties as required, and carry out other responsibilities requested by leadership.

Work takes place outdoors, potentially in extreme weather, and within the “red zone” of heavy equipment. Tasks involve prolonged and repeated lifting, including overhead lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, climbing, kneeling, reaching, feeling, crouching, and crawling. Safe work requires quick and accurate hand-eye coordination and remaining alert. Worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English, and fluency in English is required.

Hiring requirements include drug screening, valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify, satisfactory pre-employment background check results, a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, and a pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test. The employee must hold or obtain a DOT medical card. Certain safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the electrical powerline industry.
• 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.
• Fluency in English, as worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English.
• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens.
• Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify.
• Satisfactory pre-employment background check results.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Pass a pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test and hold or obtain a DOT medical card.
• Ability to perform prolonged and repeated lifting, including overhead lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, climbing, kneeling, reaching and feeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Quick and accurate hand-eye coordination and the ability to remain alert and work safely.

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 required.
• Perform other responsibilities as requested by leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance and short-term and long-term disability.
• Vacation and sick time and paid holidays.
• Potential bonus opportunities.
• Career development opportunities.
• Employee discounts.
• Weekly payroll.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed