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AUI Power

Overhead Groundhand

Elkton, MD · On-site

AUI Power is dedicated to fostering innovation, encouraging collaboration, and empowering our ... Act as a spotter for line workers and equipment, ensure the job site is clean and organized, and ...

AUI Power

Overhead Groundhand

Elkton, MD · On-site

AUI Power is dedicated to fostering innovation, encouraging collaboration, and empowering our ... Act as a spotter for line workers and equipment, ensure the job site is clean and organized, and ...

AUI Power

Overhead Groundhand

Elkton, MD · On-site

AUI Power is dedicated to fostering innovation, encouraging collaboration, and empowering our ... Act as a spotter for line workers and equipment, ensure the job site is clean and organized, and ...

Appalachian State University

Power Line Tech II

Boone, NC · On-site

$15.75 - $20/hr

This position is responsible for working with live high voltage conductors, maintenance of ... of overhead lines and poles. * Will install and maintain NRLP's fiber optic network cables.

Appalachian State University

Power Line Tech II

Boone, NC · On-site

$15.75 - $20/hr

This position is responsible for working with live high voltage conductors, maintenance of ... of overhead lines and poles. * Will install and maintain NRLP's fiber optic network cables.

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Lineman 5th Class - Non-union

Jacksonville, AR • On-site

Utility Lines Construction Services, LLC
Construction • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Utility Lines Construction Services rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Lineperson Class B

A line worker installs and fixes overhead distribution and transmission systems, which include poles, cables, and electrical systems. Line Workers also fit, repair, and maintain underground cables and electrical equipment. 

Pay: Competitive/Hourly

Benefits:

  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Short/Long Term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Plan
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation
  • FR Clothing Provided
  • Employee Payroll Deduction Program

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

  • The setting of poles and anchors.  Stringing overhead wire.
  • Installing transformers, lightning arresters, cutouts, cross arms insulators, switches, and switchgear.
  • Performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead line work while complying with all Safety and Health rules
  • Troubleshooting issues with primary and secondary systems.
  • Replacing cutout fuses and clearing faulted circuits and systems
  • Ensure daily testing and inspection of assigned tools and equipment to maintain equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Reports all injuries, near misses, and other safety and health concerns to Foreperson
  • Any other duties related to the installation of overhead power supply.
  • All other duties as required or requested by Supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Knowledge of heavy equipment.
  • Ability to problem solve with unidentified circumstances on any job.
  • Knowledge of working with energized high voltage systems requiring a specific skill set.
  • Able to climb different structures and possess the tools to do the climb.
  • Must be able to identify, operate and service all required tools and equipment. (i.e., bucket truck, digger derrick truck, tensioners, puller, rollers, hand tamp, chain saw, concrete saw, shovel)

Education & Experience

  • Minimum 5+ years experience in the electrical power line construction industry.
  • Ability to provide proof of work experience, schooling, and other certifications obtained during career.

Pre-Screen

  • Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

  • Driver License Required, willingness to obtain a valid CDL within 90 days of employment preferred.

Travel Requirements:

  • Willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.

Physical Requirements:

  • OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): Sitting, Kneeling, and Crawling
  • FREQUENT (up to 66 %): Stooping, Squatting, Body Twisting, Manual Dexterity, Reading, Climbing Ladders, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Poles, Gripping, and Climbing Stairs
  • CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Standing, Walking, Sense of Touch, Speaking Clearly, Seeing Distant, Seeing, Reaching, Range of Motion, Hearing-Speech Range, Depth Perception, Color Vision, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting Over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Balancing, Lifting Up to 10 lbs., and Lifting Up to 50 lbs.

 Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

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