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Berkshire Hathaway Energy

Lineman, Electric

Berkshire Hathaway Energy, Reno, Nevada, United States, 89550

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NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno‑Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. NV Energy celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, citizenship status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, veteran status, parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable law.

This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) under Title 49 CFR Part 382 and Part 40. Any applicant/employee who is licensed and would operate a commercial vehicle for the Company will be subject to drug and alcohol testing under the Company’s FMCSA drug and alcohol testing programs. Any employment, transfer, or promotion offer made for this position is contingent upon taking and passing a drug test prior to the commencement of the new role. If an applicant/employee fails the drug test, any offer of employment, transfer, or promotion will be revoked.

Responsibilities

Framing poles

Preassembling material

Patrolling and inspecting pole and tower lines

Testing and inspecting poles

Repairing risers and ground mouldings

Pulling slack in anchor guys

Replacing guy guards

Splicing and terminating non‑lead and lead underground cables

Installing and splicing fiber optic cable and communications

Taking primary distribution voltage readings

Installing company‑owned customer outdoor lighting service equipment and street fixtures, including making connections on circuits with voltage below 750 volts

Installing all types of customer services, complete with setting self‑contained meters

Setting and replacing service poles

Setting street light poles and outdoor lighting service poles not to exceed 40 feet in length

Washing insulators on lines energized up to 60 KV

Driving the line truck and operating fixed and attached equipment

Maintaining time cards and material records

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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