Lineman
Core
Construct, maintain, and repair electric transmission, sub-transmission, distribution, and service systems (overhead and underground) in urban, suburban, and rural environments.
Role type
Lineman (electric utility)
Builds
Reliable electric service for residential, commercial, and industrial customers
Domain
Electric utility / Power distribution
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Overhead and underground line construction and repair, pole erection and hardware installation, conductor stringing and sagging, transformer and regulator installation, energized line work, vegetation management, steel tower erection, circuit testing and fault clearing, switching operations, pole-top rescue
Preferred skills
Class A Commercial Driver's License, IBEW Local 702 union membership, A.L.B.A.T. program completion
Technologies
Gin poles, blocks, booms, protective grounds, relays, breakers, meters, enclosures
Responsibilities
Patrol, troubleshoot, repair, and restore service on electric systems; respond to outage calls and storm restoration; install and maintain streetlights and dusk-to-dawn lighting; perform switching operations; inspect and report on substation conditions; conduct pole-top rescue and first aid; ensure proper care and use of tools and vehicles
Seniority
Entry-level (Apprentice/Trainee)