Class A Lineman/Foreman

Compere is an electrical transmission and distribution construction company that provides comprehensive customer support, from project conception to design engineering, project management, and construction.

Skilled craftsman with the ability to complete, repair, and assess line work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission lines. We are seeking an individual who has expertise in the operation of related necessary equipment, vehicles, and tools.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.

- Capable of leading crew members in the absence of the Foreman.

- Strings overhead wire.

- Set poles and anchors.

- Installs transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.

- Troubleshoots trouble in primary and secondary systems.

- Replaces cutout fuses 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.

- 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.

- Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.

- Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.

- Must be able to climb different types of structures safely (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.

- Must understand how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.

- Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.

- Understands how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.

- Must be able to effectively conduct a pre-job or tailgate briefing.

- Must be able to safely perform a reconductoring job.

- Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.

- Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.

- Understands how to use a load bust tool.

- Does all other related work as required to complete the job.

- Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather conditions.

EXPERIENCE:

- A year minimum of recent field experience.

- Able to read and communicate effectively in English.

- Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.

- Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.

- Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.

- Willing to work over-time when requested.

- Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.

LISCENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

- Must posses a valid and current CDL, or be able to obtain a CDL permit within the first 90 days of employment, and subsequently be able to acquire a CDL within the first 6 months of employment

- Able to lift 50lbs unassisted.