A Lineman - Overhead (ROP)
On-siteChesapeake, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Construct and repair electrical overhead distribution systems, including new construction, maintenance, and live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques. Lead crew members by conducting pre-job and tailgate safety briefings while training and mentoring apprentices. Operate bucket trucks, digger derricks, and tensioners to install poles, insulators, and conductors while climbing various structures and working at heights. Perform troubleshooting and fault locating on energized and de-energized lines, adhering strictly to switching, tagging, and grounding procedures. Work outdoors in extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind, with availability for outages, storms, and on-call rotations. Travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, as operational needs dictate.
Required Qualifications
- Five (5) years of recent overhead line experience
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Willing to travel long distances on short notice
- Willing to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime
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