Traveling Journeyman Lineman

MYR Group • UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

27d • Onsite

About The Position

The Traveling Journeyman Lineman is responsible for constructing and maintaining all phases of electrical line construction to include: underground, transmission, and substation. Great Southwestern Construction, Inc. (Great Southwestern) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has successfully completed hundreds of transmission, distribution, substation, live line, and clean energy projects nationwide. We are well positioned as a contractor of choice for providing transmission, distribution, and substation construction, telecommunication systems, maintenance, and emergency restoration services. We utilize our well-established, long-standing reputation to create enduring relationships. We have built this reputation by meeting the needs of our clients and team members in a safe and innovative work atmosphere. Our leadership team is second to none in providing support and opportunities for growth, with over half of our senior management team having been promoted within the company. We believe in creating a balanced work-life environment built on our culture and values of safety, integrity, respect, and initiative. With industry leading benefits and compensation, we showcase the true value of our craft workers and truly put our People First. Are you ready to grow?

Requirements

• Technical School Lineman degree or equivalent is required
• High School graduate or equivalent
• Must presently be qualified to be a Journeyman Lineman. Documentation of completion of a journeyman lineman program is required.
• Experience with digger derricks, bucket trucks, trenchers, and groundwork with utility crews is required
• Must meet driver qualification requirements as specified in FMCSR Parts 382 and 391
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Possess good teamwork skills
• Ability to understand, comprehend, and follow directions in the workplace
• Must have a quality work ethic and be committed to optimum customer service
• Must be able to work additional hours
• A high awareness of safety and compliance with company safety rules is required at all times

Nice To Haves

• Transmission line and substation line experience preferred
• Possession of a valid Commercial driver's license Class A preferred
• Ability to work at heights up to and above 100 feet preferred

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain all phases of electrical line construction to include: underground, transmission, substations and wind farms
• Establish OSHA and customer safety requirements
• Observe and practice all safety policies and bulletins
• Plan and initiate projects
• Set towers and poles
• Maintain and repair overhead distribution or transmission lines
• String new wire or maintain old wire
• Install and maintain insulators
• Install and maintain transformers and other equipment
• Supervision of Groundmen and Apprentices
• Install and maintain underground distribution systems
• Assembly and erection of substation
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned
• Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other industry-specific professional and ethical conduct standards, if applicable
• Essential functions of this position will be performed at a designated Company office or field location.

Benefits

• Medical, Basic Vision, Hearing, Regenexx, Teledoc, Mental Health (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
• Supplemental vision available.
• Dental – 100% employer-paid premium.
• Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% company match up to 6%.
• Paid time off starting at 5 days annually plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree