C Lineman - Overhead

Job description

Position Summary: The Class C Lineman - Overhead is a semi-skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This position works at various locations. Essential Functions: - Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work. - Strings overhead wire. - Sets poles and anchors. - Installs transformers, lightening arrestors, cut-outs, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear. - Troubleshoots in primary and secondary systems. - Replaces fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems. - Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others. - Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order. - Does all other related work as required to complete the job. - Able to perform rigorous physical labor. - Must be able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit. - Must be familiar with induced voltage. - Understands grounding procedures. - Understands how to use a load buster tool. - Capable of installing and hooking up a single-phase transformer. - Cap...