Journeyman Overhead Lineman

Please submit your resume via Indeed; if selected, you will also be required to complete the TMD application at www.texasmeter.com

Texas Meter & Device is ready to hire an experienced Journeyman Overhead Lineman in the Austin, TX, area for a full-time temporary position expected to last 6-8 months.

Under the general direction of the Project Manager, the individual hired will be installing new AMI Network Equipment (Gateways and Routers) on Austin Energy infrastructure.

Responsibilities include:

Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as standing, climbing, lifting, balancing, twisting, pushing, pulling, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, lifting in awkward positions and handling materials. Precise eye-hand coordination is essential.

This job operates in a field environment and work is performed in inclement weather conditions through extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow and wind as required.

Near Vision at 20 inches or less and vision at 20 feet or more are necessary (with or without correction) with the ability to judge distance and spatial relationships along with the ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as, automotive vehicles and bucket lift.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Repairing and Maintaining Electric/Electronic/Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, moving parts and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical, electronic or mechanical principles.

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats or any Safety Equipment as required.

This is not a comprehensive list of activities, duties, responsibilities or demands for this position. TMD reserves the right to revise or change the job description, duties, or work schedules as needed.

TMD is an experienced, full-service, electric, gas, and water AMI system installation service contractor with dozens of successfully completed installation projects nationwide. Servicing a wide range of AMI technologies and utility types, TMD offers change-out, retrofitting and AMI solutions for residential, commercial and industrial utility applications. In addition, TMD provides metering related services, high voltage personal protective equipment (PPE), tools, and safety equipment, testing services, and transformer-rated metering equipment to electric, water, and gas utilities throughout the U.S.

Compensation is negotiable depending on experience. Benefits available after appropriate waiting periods include: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Additional benefits may be available depending on the length of the project.

TMD is an EOE.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

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Work Location: In person