Weekend Electrical Lineman Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Journeyman Lineman is responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electrical power lines and related equipment. This position requires a high level of technical skill, physical endurance, and a commitment to safety standards. The Journeyman Lineman plays a key role in ensuring reliable electrical service for residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Key Responsibilities:

• Overhead Construction and Maintenance
• • Install, maintain, and repair overhead and underground power lines, transformers, circuit breakers, and other electrical equipment.
  • String and sag wire, install cross arms, insulators, lightning arrestors, switches, fuses, and other line apparatus.
  • Build and maintain substations and switching stations as required.
• Troubleshooting & Emergency Response
• • Respond to outages and emergency calls during adverse weather conditions or other urgent situations.
  • Locate line faults, test equipment, and restore power quickly and safely.

• • Perform hot line work using appropriate tools and protective equipment.
• Safety & Compliance
• • Adhere to all OSHA, NESC, NEC, and company-specific safety regulations and procedures.
  • Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
  • Participate in toolbox talks and job hazard assessments prior to each task.
• Equipment Operation
• • Operate bucket trucks, digger derricks, and other heavy equipment.
  • Use hand tools, power tools, and line testing equipment safely and effectively.
  • Maintain and inspect climbing gear, tools, and vehicles.
• Documentation & Reporting
• • Complete daily work reports, time sheets, and material usage forms.
  • Report issues, incidents, and near-misses to supervisors promptly.
• Training & Mentorship
• • Assist in training and mentoring apprentices and groundmen.
  • Participate in ongoing training and certifications as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Education & Certification:
• • Valid Class A Driver’s License (CDL) with clean driving record.
  • Valid DOT medical card.
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Completion of a certified electrical lineman apprenticeship program.
  • Valid Journeyman Lineman certification (recognized by the IBEW, DOL, or applicable authority).

• • Trained in Pole Top Rescue, Bucket Truck Rescue, CPR/First Aid, Equi-Potential Grounding, and Buck Squeeze
• Experience:
• • Minimum 4 years of experience in line work.
  • Proficiency in energized and de-energized line work.
• Skills & Competencies:
• • Strong understanding of electrical theory, circuit layout, and utility infrastructure.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and line maps.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA 10

Work Environment:

• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Frequent climbing of poles, use of aerial lifts, and work around high-voltage lines.
• Subject to callouts during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Occasional travel for storm restoration or mutual aid.

Physical Requirements:

• Strength and Lifting Requirements
• • Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to endure the daily activity involved on the job site.
  • Frequently pull, push, and hold heavy tools, cables, and materials during climbing or installation tasks.

• • Perform continuous physical labor for extended periods (8–12 hours per day).
  • Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 80 pounds unassisted.
  • Occasionally lift items over 80 pounds with assistance.
• Climbing and Height Tolerance:
• • Climb wood, steel, or concrete poles using hooks or ladders, and work at heights up to 100 feet or more.
  • Ascend and descend poles, towers, scaffolding, and utility trucks regularly throughout the workday.
  • Must not have a fear of heights (acrophobia) and must demonstrate comfort and balance when working elevated.
• Mobility and Physical Activity:
• • Stand, walk, and climb continuously for long durations (8–12 hour shifts).
  • Perform physically intense work involving repetitive bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, squatting, and crawling.
  • Crawl into manholes, vaults, and confined spaces; maneuver through uneven terrain and construction areas.
• Manual Dexterity and Coordination:
• • Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, grip, and operate tools, equipment, and electrical components.
  • Maintain steady hand-eye coordination for precision tasks like splicing or installing hardware.
  • Operate hand tools, power tools, winches, ropes, and rigging with accuracy.
• Visual and Auditory Requirements
• • Visual acuity sufficient to read labels, identify cables, and operate tools and vehicles.
  • Color vision to distinguish wire or cable types.
  • Hearing sufficient to recognize warning signals, equipment alarms, or instructions.