5 Star Electric, LLC is a premier full-service provider of electrical construction, maintenance, and repair services. The Class B OH Distribution Lineman is responsible for all Groundman and Class C Lineman responsibilities in addition to working energized and de-energized lines and equipment.
Requirements
- Thorough knowledge of methods, practices and equipment of electrical line work.
- Ability to climb poles and perform strenuous duties in a variety of weather conditions.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work with angry or difficult customers.
- Skill in operating listed tools and equipment.
- Ability to accurately read and record data from various types of meter dials.
- Ability to work in inclement weather.
- Ability to operate service truck.
- Digs holes and sets poles for electrical lines.
- String wire on new construction or in repairing line breaks.
- Sets and connects transformers and other electrical distribution equipment.
- Climbs pole’s and makes necessary repairs.
- Trim trees along electrical lines and perform related work as required.
- Performs related work as required.
- Responds to work orders for utility disconnections, reconnections, new orders, and other public works service.
- Maintains are assigned tools and equipment.
- You must stand on-call after working hours as needed and directed.
- Class B Lineman is responsible for ensuring safety standards for himself and his crew and is responsible for his/her own safety at all times.
- Safety should be the number one priority of any apprentice lineman.
- It is the apprentice lineman’s responsibility to report and all accidents/incidents to the foreman immediately and to make the foreman aware of any known potential safety hazards that may exist.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to work outdoors in diverse terrain and in all weather conditions.
- Physical capabilities required to safely operate a motor vehicle, in all driving conditions
- Possesses sight, strength and coordination necessary to safely and effectively operate heavy and light equipment and tools.
- Lifts up to 50 pounds.
- Climbs poles and works at heights.
- Duties entail full-body exertion, strenuous lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling. required to stand, walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- Two to Three (2-3) years of experience or equivalent hours.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver License is required.
- Must have a Valid Class A CDL and current medical examiner card
- Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- Must be able to work outdoors in diverse terrain and in all weather conditions.
- Must complete OSHA 10hr Safety Training Program within 60 days.
- Completion of formal training program or at least four years of verifiable experience including three years of energized work
- Successful completion of appropriate knowledge and skills examinations.
- Compliance with Safety Performance Standards
- May be Employee Performance Tested to a higher level with testing and verifiable experience
- Possesses sight, strength and coordination necessary to safely and effectively operate heavy and light equipment and tools.
- Completion of Insulate/Isolate Course Critical review and recommendations from Operations, Safety/Training
- Must have ability for frequent travel on needed training requirements and potential for overtime including storm work.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
