Lineman jobs in Hendersonville, TN

Mears Construction, A Quanta Services Company
At Mears Construction, we believe in developing and retaining the best people in the industry and providing the best value services to our customers in the natural gas and electric industries. We take pride in developing the infrastructure of our country by connecting people and resources. As an industry leader, we have built our reputation as a premier provider of services with a solid track record of performance, integrity, and – above all – a commitment to safety, quality, and our people.

Underground Lineman

Underground Lineman work with a team to safely install and replace underground . Duties for an Underground Lineman include working in an outdoor construction setting doing physically demanding work. Underground Lineman utilize various construction equipment and assist craft workers in performing their assigned duties.

What Do You Offer Us?

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized underground work
• Setting pad mount transformers
• Understand basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
• Must be familiar with induced voltage
• Capable of assisting with the installation and hook up of a single-phase transformer
• Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape
• Understands the basic concepts of equipment setup and grounding
• Capable of working at heights and/or in confined spaces
• Understands minimum approach distance
• Capable of checking voltage on transformers
• Capable of installing and removing a service
• Works in underground trenches and manholes
• Understands how and when to use Kellum grips
• Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution lines
• All other duties as assigned

What We Offer You:

• Paid on-the-job technical and professional training
• Defined career path for future growth
• Weekly Payroll
• Competitive wages and industry-leading benefits including Retirement Plan

What is Required?

• Must hold a valid Class A CDL
• DOT Medical Card
• Pass Pre-Employment drug screen and background check
• Ability to travel on short notice
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods with repeated lifting (Up to 50 lbs.), kneeling, crawling, climbing, and reaching
• High school diploma or equivalent

This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and/or 49 CFR Part 199.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.