Class A OH Distribution Lineman - Chillicothe, OH

Peak Utility Services Group•Grove City, OH

About The Position

The Overhead Distribution Lineman – A Class is responsible for all Apprentice and Class B and C responsibilities, as well as work on energized and de-energized lines and equipment. The role performs overhead electrical distribution construction, maintenance, repairs, and utility service work. It requires working outdoors in diverse terrain and weather, climbing poles and working at heights, operating a service truck and tools, and following safety procedures. The Class A Lineman is responsible for safety standards for themselves and their crew and for their own safety. The position may require on-call availability after working hours, frequent travel for training, overtime, and storm work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Four years of experience or equivalent hours.
Completion of a formal training program or at least four years of verifiable experience, including three years of energized work.
Valid Class A CDL and current medical examiner card.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver license from the state of residence.
Must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record background checks and a pre-employment drug screen.
Must complete OSHA 10-hour Safety Training Program within 60 days.
Successful test completions on rigging, grounding, transformers, hot sticks, weights, and torques.
Successful completion of appropriate knowledge and skills examinations.
Compliance with Safety Performance Standards.
Completion of Insulate/Isolate Course and critical review and recommendations from Operations and Safety/Training.
Thorough knowledge of electrical line-work methods, practices, equipment, hazards, and safety precautions.
Ability to climb poles and perform strenuous duties in varied weather conditions, including inclement weather.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to work with angry or difficult customers.
Ability to operate a service truck and listed tools and equipment.
Math skills and basic knowledge of PMP and Electrical Theory.
Ability to work outdoors in diverse terrain and all weather conditions.
Physical capability to safely operate a motor vehicle in all driving conditions.
Sight, strength, and coordination necessary to safely and effectively operate heavy and light equipment and tools.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform strenuous full-body exertion, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling; stand, walk, and use hands to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
Ability to work at heights and meet the job's close-vision, distance-vision, and focus-adjustment requirements.
Ability to travel frequently for needed training and potential overtime, including storm work.

Nice To Haves

May be Employee Performance Tested to a higher level with testing and verifiable experience.

Responsibilities

Work on energized and de-energized electrical lines and equipment.
Apply knowledge of electrical line-work methods, practices, equipment, hazards, and safety precautions.
Dig holes and set poles for electrical lines.
String wire for new construction and line-break repairs.
Set and connect transformers and other electrical distribution equipment.
Climb poles and make necessary repairs.
Trim trees along electrical lines and perform related work.
Respond to work orders for utility disconnections, reconnections, new orders, and other public works service.
Operate a service truck and listed tools and equipment.
Read and record data from various types of meter dials accurately.
Maintain assigned tools and equipment.
Stand on call after working hours as needed and directed.
Ensure safety standards for themselves and their crew, report accidents and incidents to the foreman immediately, and alert the foreman to known potential safety hazards.
Perform other duties as assigned.