TRANSMISSION Journeyman Lineman Non union ULCS

Job description

**Description**

NUJLN3-Overhead Transmission Journeyman Lineperson

This position is responsible for building, maintaining, and repairing overhead transmission lines using approved standards under the direction of the Foreperson, General Foreperson, Project Manager, and Supervisor.

Responsible for the safe operation of equipment and operations on digger trucks and bucket trucks to construct and maintain electrical systems of de-energized overhead transmission lines.

A willingness to travel is a must.

Job Type:Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay: Competitive/Hourly

Benefits:

+ Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
+ Short/Long Term Disability
+ Matching 401(k) Plan
+ Paid Holidays and Vacation
+ FR Clothing Provided
+ Employee Payroll Deduction Program

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

+ Installation and maintenance of wood poles, H-frames, steel poles, lattice towers, and concrete poles.
+ Installs, operates, maintains, and repairs overhead electrical power lines and systems.
+ Assists in the construction of transmission and substation facilities.
+ Works on various structure types of transmission lines at voltages from 69 kV to 500kV.
+ Establishing OSHA and company/customer safety requirements.
+ Mentoring ground persons and apprentice line persons

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Must be 18 years of age or older.
+ Able to climb wood poles, steel poles, and lattice steel towers without the assistance of a Boom or Bucket Truck.
+ Ability to work at heights up to and above 100 feet.
+ Able to drive all vehicles assigned to the line crew.

Education & Experience

+ NCCCO Certification is preferred but not required.
+ Experienced in backhoe, trencher, excavator, skid steer, bulldozer, and other various types of equipment required

Pre-Screen

+ Upon offer, employees are required to subject and pass both a pre-employment drug screen and background and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

+ CDL Preferred.
+ Driver License Required.

Travel Requirements:

+ Must be willing to travel and work away from home.

Physical Requirements:

+ OCCASIONAL(up to 33%): Sitting, Kneeling, and Crawling
+ FREQUENT(up to 66 %): Stooping, Squatting, Body Twisting, Manual Dexterity, Reading, Climbing Ladders, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Poles, Gripping, and Climbing Stairs
+ CONTINUOUS(up to 100%): Standing, Walking, Sense of Touch, Speaking Clearly, Seeing Distant, Seeing, Reaching, Range of Motion, Hearing-Speech Range, Depth Perception, Color Vision, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting Over 10 lbs.

to 50 lbs., Balancing, liftingupto 10 lbs., and Lifting Up to 50 lbs.

Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

+ Work nights, weekends, and holidays for extended periods; may be required to perform duties as part of recovery force during emergencies and disasters.
+ Works around hazardous equipment.
+ Works with energized parts or equipment.
+ Works around excessive noise from machines, jackhammers, chain saws and other equipment, with proper hearing protection.
+ Works at varying heights above ground, in manholes, and/or in confined spaces with proper Personal Protective Equipment.

**Benefits**
We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment.

For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

**Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066.

We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.**

**An Equal Opportunity Employer.**

**Please note:**

+ _All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check._
+ _Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position._

**Notice to Agencies:** We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position.

Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.

Required Skill Profession

Other General