Lineman B - Viking Utility

Overview

Viking Utility Inc. is an electrical contractor with a specialized concentration in underground electrical utilities. Viking provides a range of benefits to its customers by being licensed and certified in areas to manage solutions from installation of conduit to high voltage segments.

Our mission is to provide our employees with a safe and helpful working environment, where every employee individually and collectively, can dedicate themselves to providing our customers with exceptional workmanship, extraordinary service attention to detail, positive attitudes, and professional integrity. Our commitment to this mission will facilitate the longevity of the Viking team.

Position Summary: Class B Lineman: Underground

Semi-skilled position in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical underground distribution systems. This position works at various locations throughout the State of Florida.

Responsibilities

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

• Sets poles when needed.
• Installs UG transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, switches, and switchgear.
• Troubleshoots in primary and secondary systems.
• Replaces fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems.
• Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Understands how to use a load buster tool.
• Capable of installing and hooking up a single-phase transformer.
• Capable of safely setting a transformer; including 3-phase.
• Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
• Capable of checking voltage on transformers.
• Capable of tying in a secondary conductor.
• Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, ladder, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
• Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• 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, has some experience or can assist.
• Willingness to glove/work up to 600 Volts Secondary distribution power lines.
• Capable of safely installing and removing secondary jumpers.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.

Benefits:

• Weekly Pay.
• 401(K) Matching.
• Medical, Dental & Vision.
• Vacation Time.
• Holiday Pay.
• Company Paid Life Insurance.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Must understand equipment set up and grounding.
• Must be able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Understands grounding procedures.

Requirements:

• 3-year minimum of recent field experience.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Able to travel long distances at short notice, when required.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able to lift more than 50 lbs.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Willing to work overtime when requested.