Electric Underground URD Lineman

Underground Lineman

The Underground Lineman is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical underground distributions systems. This position works at various locations and may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands.

Duties & Responsibilities

· Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized underground work

· Set poles and anchors and building transformer pads

· Install transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, switchgear, pull boxes and manholes

· Troubleshoot in primary and secondary systems

· Replace cutout fuses and clear faulted circuits and systems

· Frequently work with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others

· Maintain company vehicles, equipment and keep tools in good working order

· Performs all other related work as required to complete the job

Position Requirements

· 3 years minimum of recent field experience

· Should be able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit

· Must be familiar with induced voltage

· Possess clear understanding of grounding procedures

· Capable of leading crew members in the absence of the Foreman

· Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces

· Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up

· Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks

· Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order

· Understands how to obtain a one shot on a recloser

· Must be able to effectively conduct a pre-job or tailgate briefing

· Must be able to safely perform a reconductoring job

· Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers

· Understands how to use a load bust tool

· Has a willingness to glove/work live high voltage distributions power lines

· Should be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within 60 days of employment

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
• Lift in excess of 50 pounds
• Perform rigorous physical labor
• Work outside, frequently in inclement weather

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle to feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Construction site
• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24