Overhead Lineman (Power Distribution)

Job Description Position Summary:

This is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical distribution systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Possess a working knowledge of all aspects of overhead distribution

- Frequently works with and around 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

- Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit

- Must be familiar with induced voltage

- Possesses knowledge of tools for terminating cable

- Understands how to obtain a one shot on a reclosure

- Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up

- Understands grounding procedure

- Understands how to safely operate equipment

- Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks

- Possesses a working knowledge of ladder requirements

- Possesses a working knowledge of line protection devices

- Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE

- Understands flag and tag procedures

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

- Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution lines

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

Minimum Requirements:

- 3-year minimum of recent field experience

- Able to read and communicate effectively in English

- Must possess a CDL and demonstrates safe driving

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

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

- Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.

- Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE

- Willing to work over-time when requested

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Competencies:

- Self-Motivated

- Team-Oriented

- Customer Oriented

- Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies

Work Remotely

- No

Company Description

Infratech Corporation offers overhead, underground, engineering and distribution construction services to investor owned, cooperative, municipal, and federal government power utilities. The company was established in 1994.

Infratech Corporation offers overhead, underground, engineering and distribution construction services to investor owned, cooperative, municipal, and federal government power utilities. The company was established in 1994.