Job Information
M. C. Dean Lineman 2 in South Hill, Virginia
Lineman 2
ID 11844
Location South Hill, VA
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Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The Lineman 2 (B-Lineman) will be expected to safely perform all associated tasks with the construction and maintenance of all overhead and underground facilities (excluding vaults, manholes, and hot compounds) under the direct supervision of lead journeyman lineman or crew foreman. They must be able to safely trouble shoot and repair all distribution circuits and equipment. Be able to prepare all associated paperwork and be comfortable with embracing new technology in the utility field.
Perform construction, maintenance, and repairs on the electrical overhead and underground distribution systems under direct supervision from the Lead Journeyman Lineman and/or Line Crew Foreman.
Operate, inspect, and maintain aerial devices, digger/derricks, excavation equipment, and other electric line related equipment
Climb poles with climbing hooks and belt, troubleshoot underground and overhead distribution systems, set transformers and pull underground primary and secondary conductors.
Complete reports, documentation, and mapping information.
Assist lead lineman and foreman in training lower-level Lineman and perform other related duties as assigned.
Experience
- 2-4yrs verifiable field experience
Education
High school or GED with a Minimum 2yrs verifiable field experience, completion of a lineman collage with apprentice certificate is a plus but not mandatory.
Class A CDL is a must
Abilities
Lifts at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period of time.
Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Applicants for this position may be required to obtain or provide proof of flu shots or of other vaccinations depending on customer requirements and nature of the position or demonstrate a valid basis for exception.
EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
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