Underground Distribution Lineman A

MasTec Utility Services•Abernathy, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by the strength of decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients. MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work. MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MUS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization. The Underground Distribution Lineman A assists Journeyman Lineman and the Foreman while in training and learning the trade. Responsible for performing diversified work related to the construction and maintenance of poles, power lines, auxiliary facilities, and equipment for the distribution of electricity. Sets a good example for newer apprentices by always following and teaching safe practices. This position supports the Line team and works with other personnel from the department.

Requirements

High school diploma, or equivalent.
3 years of lineman A experience.
Current and valid Class A CDL.

Nice To Haves

5 or more years of experience.
OSHA 10 Certification.

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain, and inspect transmission and distribution of electrical or power lines.
Provide technical skills needed for the operation and maintenance of reliable electrical services for the consumer, completing jobs with quality and timeliness.
Provide for connecting and disconnecting, installing and removal, moving and transferring of various electrical devices on customer facilities, i.e. transformers, transformer banks, regulators, switches, switching devices, capacitor banks, etc.
Route or reroute power lines over, under, or around existing lines and structures.
Inspect and/or remove power lines that are damaged.
Assist in carrying poles, digging holes, and other such operations involved in setting or replacing poles.
Perform line switching or sectionalizing, as directed.
Assist in on-the-job training of apprentices and other crew members in maintenance and construction of power lines.
Responsible for timely submission of all Apprentice Program required documentation.
May troubleshoot electrical problems on customer equipment.
Drive bucket truck to jobsite and maintain truck stock.
Investigate consumer complaints and make repairs to energized electrical distribution lines, as needed.
Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.