Underground Class A Lineman | Colorado

Underground Class A Lineman | Colorado

Benton Technical Services specializes in all aspects of aerial and underground FTTH/FTTP construction. With over 20 years of experience building and maintaining fiber optic and legacy communication systems, we are counted on for our owner-operated team to deliver unparalleled quality and customer service. Our customers have included many of the nation’s largest MSOs and our markets have encompassed everything from urban metro projects to rural communities and in between. Our clients and service partners alike enjoy the benefit of knowing they're working with a reliable and reputable company, dedicated to delivering a hands-on experience, from start to finish.

The Underground Class A Lineman is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical underground distribution systems. This position works at various locations. The position may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands.

Responsibilities:

• Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized underground work.
• Capable of leading crew members in the absence of the Foreman.
• Stringing overhead wire.
• Setting poles and anchors.
• Installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
• Troubleshooting 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.
• Performs all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• 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 (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so
• Understands grounding procedures.
• Understands 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.
• Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
• Understands how to use a load bust tool.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of experience
• Possess a Commercial Driver’s License is preferred OR able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within six months of employment
• Ability to pass a DOT pre-employment screening.
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.
• 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
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Willing to work overtime when requested.

Benton Technical Services is an EOE. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, and or sexual orientation/gender identity, age or genetic information. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program