Experienced 1st and 2nd Class Transmission Lineman

CW Wright Construction Co LLC • South Chesterfield, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

CW Wright Construction Company, a full-service contractor serving the electric utility industry, is seeking experienced 1st and 2nd Class Transmission Linemen. The position performs new construction, maintenance, and repair work on energized and de-energized transmission systems, with a strong focus on safety. Linemen may lead crew members in the Foreman’s absence and must be able to plan and carry out work using job prints or work orders.

The role involves transmission line construction and maintenance tasks including stringing overhead wire, setting poles and anchors, assembling and erecting structures, sagging and dead-ending conductors, reconductoring, and conducting hot-line work. Work is performed outdoors, often in inclement weather, and can involve climbing structures, working at heights or in confined spaces, heavy lifting and rigging, and exposure to electrical and mechanical hazards.

The successful candidate will maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools; follow grounding, PPE, cover-up, flagging, tagging, and minimum-approach-distance procedures; and participate in pre-job or tailgate briefings. Applicants must meet the physical standards for the work, have a clean driving record, and qualify for or possess a Commercial Driver’s License. The posting prefers 2–4 years of lineman experience and requires a high school diploma or recognized equivalent.

Requirements

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• A clean driving record.
• Must qualify for and/or possess a Commercial Driver’s License.
• Ability to travel 75 miles or more.
• Ability to work outdoors, including in inclement weather and extreme temperatures.
• Ability to climb, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, use finger dexterity, grasp, and perform repetitive motions.
• Routinely lift objects under 10 pounds; occasionally lift 10–25 pounds; infrequently lift 25–30 pounds and objects over 50 pounds.
• Ability to work at heights and/or in confined spaces.
• Ability to climb different types of structures, including wood and steel, and possess the necessary tools to do so.
• Experience leading crew members, planning safe work, and performing transmission line construction and maintenance tasks is required by the described duties.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience as a lineman is preferred.
• Knowledge of hot-stick work on energized lines.
• Knowledge of bare-hand work on 44KV and 100KV systems.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints, operating a digger derrick, pole and tower climbing, heavy lifting and rigging, and transmission conductor operations.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform new construction, maintenance, and repair work on energized and de-energized transmission systems.
• Lead crew members in the absence of the Foreman.
• String overhead wire and properly sag conductors.
• Set poles and anchors; assemble and erect structures at various heights.
• Troubleshoot transmission system problems.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Perform hot-stick and hot-line work on energized conductor systems, and safely install and remove mechanical jumpers.
• Perform bare-hand work on 44KV and 100KV systems as trained or qualified.
• Operate a digger derrick.
• Climb wood, steel, and other structures; perform pole and tower climbing, heavy lifting, and rigging.
• Carry out dead-ending, sagging, and reconductoring operations for conductors.
• Follow procedures for induced voltage, grounding, phasing, minimum approach distance, flagging and tagging, PPE, and cover-up.
• Plan safe work from job prints or work orders; identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
• Obtain a one-shot setting on a recloser and perform basic bucket rescue or escape.
• Conduct pre-job or tailgate briefings.
• Perform other related work as required to complete the job.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits beginning the first of the month after 30 days.
• Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and basic short-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• State- and federally accredited lineman apprenticeship program.
• Company-paid flame-retardant clothing.
• Per diem for work more than 75 miles from home.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED