What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lineman Waiting List Position position at Probst Electric?
About Us
Probst Electric Inc. is a leading utility construction company, a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR). With offices in Utah and Idaho, we have successfully completed projects across the United States and Canada.
Our Services
We specialize 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.
What We Offer
As a Pre-Apprentice Lineman, you will begin accruing hours towards the completion of your DOL Journeyman Certificate. You will also receive competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k.
Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment.
- String wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons, and buildings.
- 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.
Requirements
- Must possess a valid CDL and Medical Card.
- 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.
