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Eversource Energy

$67.95/hr

Assumes the responsibilities of all lower classifications of an Overhead Line Worker. Typical examples of the duties of an OH HS Troubleshooter include but are not limited to: -Operates primary and ...

Eversource Energy

$67.95/hr

Assumes the responsibilities of all lower classifications of an Overhead Line Worker. Typical examples of the duties of an OH HS Troubleshooter include but are not limited to: -Operates primary and ...

Eversource Energy

$67.95/hr

Assumes the responsibilities of all lower classifications of an Overhead Line Worker. Typical examples of the duties of an OH HS Troubleshooter include but are not limited to: -Operates primary and ...

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Telecom Line Worker Apprentice

Portland, ME

$20 - $25/hr

This position is an entry-level position to the Telecom Line Worker position and will provide ... Tasks including, but not limited to: * working on/around energized lines and equipment (overhead ...

City of East Point

Electric Line Worker

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Constructs and maintains overhead electrical lines; repairs sagging wires and overhead equipment ... crew workers Secures new wires and insulators to splice wires to adjoining sections of line and ...

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Telecom Line Worker Apprentice

Gardiner, ME · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

This position is an entry-level position to the Telecom Line Worker position and will provide ... Tasks including, but not limited to: * working on/around energized lines and equipment (overhead ...

Pike Corporation

Foreman - Overhead

Milton, FL · On-site

Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware ... Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques of energized lines ...

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Electric Distribution Line Worker

Holland, MI • On-site

Employment Opportunities - Holland Board of Public Works
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$14.25 - $17.75/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Reports to: Linecrew Supervisor

Job Summary: This position is responsible for construction and maintenance of electric power lines, substations and street lighting.

Essential Duties

  • Construct, maintain and repair power lines for street lighting, power and light distribution and other purposes.
  • Install high voltage metering equipment.
  • Install poles, cross arms, streetlights, wires, transformers, and regulators.
  • Participate in established stand by schedule and may be called to assist other when problems develop due to emergency situations.
  • Use ropes, blocks, shovels, wrenches, rulers, pliers, connectors, chain saws, hammers, pike poles, and related tools and equipment associated with Line Worker trade.
  • Make service connections, hang transformers, dig holes for poles and anchors.
  • Operate all necessary equipment in the operation, maintenance and construction in an electrical distribution system; including drills, generators and override switch along with various hand tools.
  • Know the principles and perform bucket and pole top rescue.
  • Install various street lighting fixtures.
  • Provide technical leadership and maintain quality standards with Line Worker Apprentices.
  • Perform all other tasks as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Working knowledge of the tools, materials and methods used in line construction and maintenance work.
  • At least three years' experience in construction work.
  • Ability and skill in climbing poles and working at moderate heights with wires energized at high voltages.
  • Residency within 20 miles of municipal boundary.
  • Valid Michigan Driver's License with CDL.
  • Effective workplace skills as demonstrated through WorkKeys assessments (Workplace Documents - 4, Graphic Literacy - 4, Workplace Observation - 3).

Certification Preference

  • Successful completion of a multi-year electric line worker apprenticeship program; US Department of Labor recognized preferred.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

  • Ability to lift, pull, push and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to climb vertical ladders and poles.
  • Ability to hear vocal instructions from 45 feet in the air.
  • Ability to visually monitor overhead work.
  • Must be able to extend, twist and pull.
  • Work includes proximity to environmental hazards associated with electrical, mechanical and/or power equipment.
  • Work includes frequent exposure to extreme hot or cold weather conditions.

Employment will be contingent upon favorable results of a background check, pre-employment physical and drug screening. Given our safety-sensitive industry, our workplace is alcohol and drug free (including marijuana and THC items).

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties assigned to or required of this position.

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