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Sumter UtilitiesPosted 25 months ago
EXPIRED

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

On-siteAsheville, North Carolina, United States

Full TimeMedium

Job Summary

Conduct maintenance and construction on electrical distribution projects, including new pole line assembly, wire stringing, and equipment repair. Operate heavy machinery such as bucket trucks, digger derricks, and trenchers while managing supplies, materials, and equipment. Coordinate crew mobilization, enforce safety protocols, and interpret site plans and construction drawings. Perform rigorous physical labor involving climbing, rigging, lifting, and working at heights up to 60 feet. Assist with traffic flagging, job site setup, and tool organization. Work extended periods in various locations, including overtime and travel on short notice.

Required Qualifications

  • HS Diploma or equivalent
  • CDL
  • 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 communicate effectively, demonstrate & encourage teamwork skills and able to understand, comprehend, and follow directions in the workplace
  • Quality work ethic and be committed to optimal Customer Service
  • Able to perform rigorous physical labor as required
  • Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
  • Proficient in all aspects of energized line work
  • Proficient in understanding and reading blueprints
  • Able to properly sag wire
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • Must be able to effectively lead a Job Task Safety Analysis meeting or tailgate briefing
  • 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
  • Capable of assisting in troubleshooting
  • 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 professional demeanor and interact in positive way with fellow crew members, general public and customer representatives
  • Possess basic knowledge of proper techniques for stringing overhead wire
  • Possess working knowledge of proper techniques for setting poles and anchors
  • Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order
  • Able to perform rigorous physical labor
  • Able/willing to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate
  • 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
  • Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape
  • 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
  • Performs various manual tasks in the construction & maintenance of overhead power lines
  • 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
  • Active enrollment in SUI apprenticeship program
  • 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
  • Possess knowledge to properly inspect rubber goods, cover and PPE

Desired Qualifications

  • Existing experience working together as a construction crew
  • Possession of a valid Class A CDL
  • Ability to bring along additional qualified candidates to form entire work crews
  • Possess comfort level with using new technologies (mobile devices/apps) and/or show willingness to learn
  • Ability to work at heights up to and above 60 feet
  • Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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