Class A Transmission Lineman

5 Star Electric, LLC•Clay, KY

About The Position

The Transmission Lineman – A Class is responsible for all Apprentice and Class B & C responsibilities in addition to working energized and de-energized lines and equipment.

Requirements

Must possess math skills along with basic knowledge of PMP and Electrical Theory.
Must be able to work outdoors in diverse terrain and in all weather conditions.
Physical capabilities required to safely operate a motor vehicle, in all driving conditions
Possesses sight, strength and coordination necessary to safely and effectively operate heavy and light equipment and tools.
Lifts up to 50 pounds.
Climbs poles and works at heights.
Duties entail full-body exertion, strenuous lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling. required to stand, walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Four (4) years of experience or equivalent hours.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver License is required.
Must have a Valid Class A CDL and current medical examiner card
Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Must be able to work outdoors in diverse terrain and in all weather conditions.
Must complete OSHA 10hr Safety Training Program within 60 days.
Completion of formal training program or at least four years of verifiable experience including three years of energized work
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
May be Employee Performance Tested to a higher level with testing and verifiable experience
Possesses sight, strength and coordination necessary to safely and effectively operate heavy and light equipment and tools. .
Completion of Insulate/Isolate Course Critical review and recommendations from Operations, Safety/Training
Must have ability for frequent travel on needed training requirements and potential for overtime including storm work.

Responsibilities

Thorough knowledge of methods, practices and equipment of electrical line work.
Thorough knowledge of the hazards of electrical work and necessary safety precautions.
Ability to climb poles and perform strenuous duties in a variety of weather conditions.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to work with angry or difficult customers.
Skill in operating listed tools and equipment.
Ability to accurately read and record data from various types of meter dials.
Ability to work in inclement weather.
Ability to operate service truck.
Digs holes and sets poles for electrical lines.
String wire on new construction or in repairing line breaks.
Sets and connects transformers and other electrical distribution equipment.
Climbs pole’s and makes necessary repairs.
Trim trees along electrical lines and perform related work as required.
Performs related work as required.
Responds to work orders for utility disconnections, reconnections, new orders, and other public works service.
Maintains are assigned tools and equipment.
You must stand on-call after working hours as needed and directed.
Class A Lineman is responsible for ensuring safety standards for himself and his crew and is responsible for his/her own safety at all times.
Safety should be the number one priority of any apprentice lineman.
It is the apprentice lineman’s responsibility to report and all accidents/incidents to the foreman immediately and to make the foreman aware of any known potential safety hazards that may exist.
Other duties as assigned.