OHE Lineman B

Job Purpose

An Overhead Distribution Lineman B performs highly skilled, journey-level distribution and electrical work in the installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead electric distribution and service lines, transformers, meters, metering equipment, electrical substations, and related equipment. This class is responsible for performing related duties as required. All classes of lineman set a good example for newer apprentices by always following and teaching safe practices. This position supports and learns from the Lineman team and works with other personnel from the department.

Essential Functions

• Construct, maintain, and inspect transmission and distribution of electrical or power lines.
• Provide technical skills needed for the operation and maintenance of reliable electrical services for the consumer, completing jobs with quality and timeliness.
• Provide for connecting and disconnecting, installing and removal, moving and transferring of various electrical devices on customers’ facilities, i.e. transformers, transformer banks, regulators, switches, switching devices, capacitor banks, etc.
• Route or re-route power lines over, under, or around existing lines and structures.
• Inspect and/or remove power lines that are damaged.
• Assist in carrying poles, digging holes, and other operations involved in setting or replacing poles.
• Perform line switching or sectionalizing, as directed.
• Provide backup for Class A Apprentice Lineman and assist in completion of duties.
• Responsible for timely submission of all Apprentice Program required documentation.
• May troubleshoot electrical problems on customer equipment.
• Drive bucket truck to jobsite and maintain truck stock.
• Investigate consumer complaints and make repairs to energized electrical distribution lines, as needed.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Degree, or equivalent, with 1 year of experience.
• Valid CDL Class A driver’s license.
• Understanding of basic and/or advanced electrical principles, including knowledge of electricity and how to safely work around it.
• Knowledge of customer’s specifications and proficiency in all phases of line construction.
• Ability to assume full responsibility for completed work, perform routine line work without close supervision, and complete work with quality and timeliness.
• Compliance with proper safety standards, procedures, and work practices.
• Ability to establish, manage, plan, and think strategically.
• Ability to build and foster collaborative relationships.
• Clarity of vision with the ability to judge distance and space relationships, hand-eye coordination, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Ability to read and interpret construction prints, plans, and specifications.
• Ability to climb poles and work at heights up to and exceeding 30 feet.
• Ability to operate efficiently a bucket truck, digger truck, wire pullers, backyard machine, air compressor, and tools necessary to build/maintain power lines.
• Ability to work outdoors, even in extreme weather conditions.
• Available to work weekends and/or nights.
• Willing to work out of market or away from home as work demands, traveling extensively when needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of
• Advanced training in electrical principles.
• OSHA 10 and Buck Squeeze Certifications.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.