Lineman Trainee Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and a high school graduate or GED Equivalent.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years' experience in heavy physical labor.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs or more.
• Applicants must have a valid driver’s license on the date of hire.
• Must be able to obtain CDL license within 90 days of hire date.
• Applicants must be able to perform basic mathematical computations including fractions and decimals.
• Ability to pass required training with written exams including two weeks of safety training and required department training modules over a 24-month period to progress to qualified lineman.
• Must read, write, & speak the English language clearly and have the ability to communicate using telephone and radio.

Nice To Haves

• Basic climbing, rigging, and lineman experience is a plus.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and knowledge of hand tools.
• Electronic/electrical background or education is a plus.
• Previous electric traction railroad experience preferred.
• CDL License

Responsibilities

• Attaching appurtenances
• Relocate lines away from existing lines
• Shift poles requiring newfoundations
• Install anchors and foundations
• Shift under traffic
• Move poles with wires attached
• Splice existing appurtenances
• Install new foundations and certain designated power lines and signal transmission systems

Benefits

• health, dental and vision plans
• wellness programs
• flexible spending accounts
• 401K retirement plan
• life insurance
• paid time off
• reimbursement of education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits
• rail pass privileges