Electric Lineman Looking for an electric lineman to complete installation and repairs of overhead and underground power lines, poles, transformers and related equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
Installation & Maintenance: Stringing cables, setting poles, installing transformers, meters, and other electrical apparatus.
Repair & Troubleshooting: Identifying and fixing faults, responding to outages, and replacing defective equipment like insulators, fuses, and switches.
Safety & Inspection: Testing lines, clearing hazards (like trees), and strictly following safety procedures for energized and de-energized lines.
Equipment Operation: Operating bucket trucks, cranes, trenchers, and other heavy machinery.
Documentation: Reporting progress, issues, and material needs to supervisors.
Essential Skills & Qualifications:
Technical Knowledge: Understanding of electrical theory, power distribution systems, and electrical safety.
Physical Stamina: Strength, balance, and ability to work at heights and in various weather conditions.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose complex issues.
Certifications: Completion of an apprenticeship program is typically required.
License: May require a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).Work Environment
Outdoors, at significant heights (poles, towers) or in confined spaces. All weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and storms.
