What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lineman Waiting List position at Probst Electric, Inc.?
About Us
A fully owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), Probst Electric Inc. is one of North America's premier utility construction companies. Probst Electric has offices in Heber City, Provo, and Salt Lake City, Utah; Caldwell and Rupert, Idaho. Probst Electric has successfully completed projects all over the United States and Canada.
Probst Electric specializes in high-voltage transmission line construction, design-build, and maintenance services for public and private sector utilities. Our construction specialties include transmission, distribution, drilling, underground, and renewables.
Probst Electric offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify. has context menu
About this Role
Probst Electric
By applying to this position, you will be placed on the Pre-Apprentice Lineman Waiting List. This will keep you up-to-date on our line construction hiring needs and put you at the front of the line when positions open up. Keep in mind that these positions are filled on a first-come-first-served basis, so when you see emails come through from us, make sure to respond quickly if you're interested!
As a Pre-Apprentice Lineman, you will begin accruing hours towards the completion of your DOL Journeyman Certificate.
This position requires full-time travel, throughout the US.
This is a non-union position
What You'll Do
Responsibilities:
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
- String wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons, and buildings, setting lines in place and using winches to adjust tension.
- Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
- Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment.
- Place insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and joints.
- Identify defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
- Inspect and test power lines and auxiliary equipment to locate and identify problems, using reading and testing instruments.
- Start engines, move throttles, switches, or levers, or depress pedals to operate machines, such as track hoes, backhoes, digger derricks, lo-drill, air drill, forklift, cranes, skid steers, line pullers, or line tensioners.
- Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
- Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work.
- Adhere to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.
- Excavate and drill holes
- Erect and maintain structures
- Right of Way clearing and reclamation
- Read and interpret plans, instructions, and specifications to determine work activities
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring
Requirements:
- Must possess a valid CDL and Medical Card (No exceptions)
- Must have graduated from an accredited line school, such as Northwest Lineman College
- Preference given to those with previous heavy equipment operator experience
- Preference given to those with previous power line experience or graduation from a line school
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to work long hours outdoors in all types of weather, and move/lift at least 50 lbs. on a consistent basis
- Pass pre-employment and other drug screening requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
