Overhead Crew - All Positions (Foreman/A, B , C Lineman/Operator/Groundman

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •HS Diploma or equivalent
• •CDL
• •Valid Class A CDL
• •Total commitment to safety and compliance
• •Able/willing to travel long distances on short notice, when required
• •Able/willing to work for extended periods in various locations, when required
• •Able/willing to work Overtime, when required
• •Experience with digger derricks, bucket trucks, trenchers, and groundwork with utility crews
• •Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints and scopes of work
• •Ability to coordinate & collaborate effectively with multiple levels within company
• •Willing to travel and work away from home
• •Proficient in all aspects of energized line work
• •Proficient in understanding and reading blueprints
• •Proficient at operation of Bucket Truck, Digger Derrick, Backhoe, other
• •Proficient in Pole/Tower Climbing
• •Proficient in all aspects of heavy lifting and rigging
• •Must be familiar with induced voltage
• •Understands grounding procedures
• •Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces
• •Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so
• •Understands flag and tag procedures
• •Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape
• •Must be able to effectively lead a Job Task Safety Analysis meeting or tailgate briefing
• •Possess knowledge to properly inspect rubber goods, cover and PPE
• •Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized conductors
• •Capable setting poles and anchors according to safety policies and specifications
• •Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order
• •Able to perform rigorous physical labor
• •Capable of learning distribution voltages on a circuit
• •Capable of learning to understand and read blueprints
• •Capable of assisting with inspecting and recognizing structural problems
• •Able to work productively from an aerial device
• •Able/willing to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate
• •Able to work alone on de-energized lines
• •Capable of obtaining knowledge of wire stringing techniques
• •Capable of learning and understanding how to sag wire from structure or bucket
• •Able to assist with assembly and erect poles to all heights
• •Able to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures
• •Able to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air
• •Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections
• •Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up
• •Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods, covers and PPE
• •Understands how to tie various lineman knots
• •Capable of making up and using a hand line
• •Understands principles of proper equipment set-up
• •Able to identify different types of materials used in line work
• •Understands minimum approach distance
• •Understands flag and tag procedures
• •Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape
• •Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead lines
• •Possess basic knowledge of proper techniques for stringing overhead wire
• •Possess working knowledge of proper techniques for setting poles and anchors
• •PROFICIENT in safe operation of heavy equipment such as line/bucket trucks, knuckle cranes, digger derricks, etc
• •Possess basic knowledge of rigging principles
• •Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools
• •Capable of receiving and following directions
• •Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in line work
• •Understands the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding
• •Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces
• •Understands minimum approach distance
• •Understands flag and tag procedures
• •Capable of making up and using a hand line
• •Possess knowledge to properly inspect rubber goods, cover and PPE
• •Able to comprehend, interpret and follow direction from Crew Foreman and senior crew members
• •Able to comprehend and apply training in Safety, First Aid and job/task specific topics
• •Able and willing to perform rigorous physical labor in outdoor weather conditions
• •Demonstrate a professional appearance & attitude in dealings with co-workers, customers, subcontractors and the general public

Desired Qualifications

• •Successful candidates will possess existing experience working together as a construction crew
• •Preference may also be given to candidates who are able to bring along additional qualified candidates to form entire work crews
• •Possession of a valid Class A CDL is HIGHLY PREFERRED
• •Those hired without a CDL may be required to obtain within 90 days of employment
• •Ability to work at heights up to and above 60 feet preferred
• •Must be able to communicate effectively, demonstrate & encourage teamwork skills and able to understand, comprehend, and follow directions in the workplace
• •Must have a quality work ethic and be committed to optimal Customer Service
• •Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
• •Capable of leading crew in assembly and erection of structures to all heights, in absence of Crew Foreman or with minimal supervision
• •Understands dead ending and sagging operations for all conductors
• •Capable of executing hot line work on conductor systems
• •Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks
• •Understands proper use of phasing sticks
• •Able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups
• •Able/willing to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate
• •Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order
• •Understands how to obtain a 'one shot' on a recloser
• •Understands minimum approach distance
• •Understands flag and tag procedures
• •Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape
• •Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers
• •Possess knowledge to properly inspect rubber goods, cover and PPE
• •Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized conductors
• •Capable setting poles and anchors according to safety policies and specifications
• •Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order
• •Able to perform rigorous physical labor
• •Capable of learning distribution voltages on a circuit
• •Must be familiar with induced voltage
• •Capable of learning to understand and read blueprints
• •Capable of assisting with inspecting and recognizing structural problems
• •Able to work productively from an aerial device
• •Able/willing to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate
• •Able to work alone on de-energized lines
• •Capable of obtaining knowledge of wire stringing techniques
• •Capable of learning and understanding how to sag wire from structure or bucket
• •Able to assist with assembly and erect poles to all heights
• •Able to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures
• •Able to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air
• •Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections
• •Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces
• •Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up
• •Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods, covers and PPE
• •Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so
• •Understands how to tie various lineman knots
• •Capable of making up and using a hand line
• •Understands grounding procedures
• •Understands principles of proper equipment set-up
• •Able to identify different types of materials used in line work
• •Understands minimum approach distance
• •Understands flag and tag procedures
• •Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape
• •Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead lines
• •Possess basic knowledge of proper techniques for stringing overhead wire
• •Possess working knowledge of proper techniques for setting poles and anchors
• •PROFICIENT in safe operation of heavy equipment such as line/bucket trucks, knuckle cranes, digger derricks, etc
• •Possess basic knowledge of rigging principles
• •Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools
• •Capable of receiving and following directions
• •Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in line work
• •Understands the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding
• •Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces
• •Understands minimum approach distance
• •Understands flag and tag procedures
• •Capable of making up and using a hand line
• •Possess knowledge to properly inspect rubber goods, cover and PPE
• •Able to comprehend, interpret and follow direction from Crew Foreman and senior crew members
• •Able to comprehend and apply training in Safety, First Aid and job/task specific topics
• •Able and willing to perform rigorous physical labor in outdoor weather conditions
• •Demonstrate a professional appearance & attitude in dealings with co-workers, customers, subcontractors and the general public