Lineman - 1st Class

MB Haynes - Asheville, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Asheville, NC

Construction of Buildings

About the position

Must live or be willing to relocate to within a one hour radius of MB Haynes Corporation's main office in Asheville, NC and must be an experienced 1st Class Lineman. Repairs and replaces transmission and distribution power lines between generating stations, substations, and consumers. This requires the use of precautionary work methods and safety equipment due to electrical hazards present when working on or near energized conductors and electrical accessories. Opens switches or clamps grounding device to energized equipment to de-energize lines or accessories as directed by Line Supervisor. Climbs poles or rides in bucket attached to truck-mounted boom to remove broken or defective wires. Secures new wire to cross arm insulators and splices wire to adjoining sections of line to complete circuit. Transfers wires from defective poles to poles erected by Ground Helpers. Installs pole hardware and auxiliary equipment such as transformers, lightening arrester's, switches, fuses, and insulators using hand-tools. Suspends insulated ladders and platforms from pole cross arm and cover energized lines with rubber mats to facilitate safe handling of high voltage lines without interrupting service by power shutoff, and uses long insulated poles (hot sticks) fitted with mechanical or hydraulically operated grasping and crimping tools. May service streetlight systems and patrol power lines, along with other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and replaces transmission and distribution power lines.
• Uses precautionary work methods and safety equipment due to electrical hazards.
• Opens switches or clamps grounding device to de-energize lines or accessories.
• Climbs poles or rides in bucket attached to truck-mounted boom to remove broken or defective wires.
• Secures new wire to cross arm insulators and splices wire to adjoining sections of line.
• Transfers wires from defective poles to poles erected by Ground Helpers.
• Installs pole hardware and auxiliary equipment such as transformers, lightening arresters, switches, fuses, and insulators.
• Suspends insulated ladders and platforms from pole cross arm and covers energized lines with rubber mats.
• Uses long insulated poles (hot sticks) fitted with mechanical or hydraulically operated grasping and crimping tools.
• May service streetlight systems and patrol power lines.

Requirements

• Must pass criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Class A commercial driver license (CDL).
• Experience with maximum voltage power line repair such as 120-240 volt secondary circuits, 23,000-35,000 volt distribution lines or 138 kilowatt transmission lines.
• Experience in repair of energized lines or de-energized conductors suspended from electronically conductive metal towers, commonly 100 ft or more above ground.
• Must live within 1 hour of Haynes Electric Utility Corporation's main office or must be willing to relocate to Western North Carolina.
• 1st Class Journeyman Lineman certificate or proof of successful completion of a recognized Lineman Apprenticeship preferred but not required.
• Must have a positive and cooperative attitude and excellent attendance.
• Must be able to get along with fellow workers, other tradesmen on the job site, inspectors, customers and the public.

Nice-to-haves

• 1st Class Journeyman Lineman certificate or proof of successful completion of a recognized Lineman Apprenticeship.

Benefits

• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Benefit Conversion at Termination (COBRA)
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability (voluntary)
• Life Insurance
• Additional (voluntary) life insurance (for employee and family members)
• AFLAC (voluntary) supplemental insurance
• Legal Shield (voluntary) prepaid legal services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tool and Equipment Assistance
• Uniform and Uniform Maintenance
• Vacation Benefits
• Holidays
• Apprenticeship Programs