High Voltage Electrician Groundsman/Lineman

Growing Electrical Services company seeking an experienced Groundsman/Lineman to assist in the construction and maintenance, building and repair of electrical distribution systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work
• Properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Strings overhead wire
• Sets poles and anchors.
• Assists with installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, cross-arms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
• Assists in replacing fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems.
• Works with energized High Voltage systems 
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Assist with the installation and hook up of a single-phase transformer.
• All other work related to complete job.

Requirements:

• Understands PPE
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Understands basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying.
• Understands proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in line work.
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Familiar with induced voltage.
• Capable of assisting with installation and hook-up of single-phase transformer
• Able to perform basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Understand basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Understands minimum approach distance.
• Understands excavation and shoring requirements.
• Capable of checking voltage on transformers.
• Capable of installing and removing a service.
• Understands how and when to use Kellum grips.
• Able to work outside in inclement weather.
• Team oriented.
• Has a DOT Medical Card
• Has a Class A CDL License.
• Able to travel on short notice when required.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations when required.
• Physical capability of lifting in excess of 50 pounds occasionally.
• Willing to work overtime when required. 

We offer:

Great benefits including paid training, health, dental, and other insurances and 401(k).