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Asplundh Careers

Lineman 3rd Class - Non-union

Asplundh Careers, Henderson, North Carolina, United States, 27537

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Job Title: Overhead Distribution C Lineperson Description

Utility Lines Construction Services

Pay:

Competitive/Hourly – Discussed During Interview Process

Primary responsibilities:

Installing transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear

Setting poles and anchors, stringing overhead wire, proper sagging techniques

Troubleshooting primary and secondary systems

Replacing cutout fuses and clearing faulted circuits and systems

Solving problems with unidentified circumstances on any particular job

Ensuring daily testing and inspection of assigned tools and equipment

Communicating professionally with public and private property owners about work to be performed

Maintaining company equipment safely and efficiently

Performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead line work following company established Safety and Health standards

All other duties as required or requested by Supervisors

Reporting all potential equipment and crew safety hazards to Foreperson

Minimum qualifications

Ability and specific skill to work with energized high voltage systems

Strong communication skills written and spoken

Work with and around heavy equipment

Knowledge of proper sagging techniques

Install and remove a service

Identify primary and secondary voltage

Tying in a primary conductor, phasing a circuit through a substation and identify induced voltage

Checking voltage on transformers, one shot on a re-closer and grounding procedures

Knowledge of flag and tag procedures

Understanding of different materials used in linework

Knowledge of Kellum grips and phasing sticks

Knowledge of load break tool and reconductoring job

Proven previous Overhead Maintenance experience

Knowledge of trenching and shoring, rigging, hand lines and line-man knot tying and using a hand line

Assisting hooking up a single or three phase transformer

Inspect/use proper cover up

Minimum approach distance knowledge

Bucket rescue capability

Safely installing and removing a mechanical jumper

Climb different structures and possess the tools to do the climb

Identify, operate and service all required tools and equipment (bucket truck, digger derrick truck, tensioners, puller, rollers, hand tamp, chain saw, concrete saw, shovel)

Operate and service all required tools and equipment

Work long hours and overtime during holidays, emergencies, week-ends, etc.

Education and experience

Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in the electrical power line construction industry

Proof of work experience, schooling, and certifications obtained during career

Traveling requirements

Willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work

Driver License Valid Driver’s License is preferred. If not, discussion during interview process. Valid CDL is preferred or willingness to obtain valid CDL within 90 days of employment. If unable to obtain, discuss during interview process.

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 and verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

Pre-Screen Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

Physical requirements

Occasionally (up to 33%): Sitting, Kneeling, and Crawling

Frequently (up to 66%): Stooping, Squatting, Body Twisting, Manual Dexterity, Reading, Climbing Ladders, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Poles, Gripping, and Climbing Stairs

Continuously (up to 100%): Standing, Walking, Sense of Touch, Speaking Clearly, Seeing Distant, Seeing, Reaching, Range of Motion, Hearing, Depth Perception, Color Vision, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting Over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Balancing, Lifting Up to 10 lbs., and Lifting Up to 50 lbs.

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. Benefits

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

Additional benefits information available by contacting recruiter or hiring manager

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.

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