Lineman B -Trans-Robertsdale, AL

Chain Electric - Robertsdale, AL

Full-time - Entry Level

Robertsdale, AL

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Apprentice Lineman B is a semi-skilled position focused on the construction, repair, and maintenance of electrical overhead distribution systems. This role involves performing skilled tasks in accordance with standard trade practices, ensuring safety and efficiency in all operations.

Responsibilities

• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Adhere to safety practices and procedures, including checking equipment and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment and work at heights.
• Safely construct, maintain, and repair electrical overhead and underground distribution systems and substations.
• Verify proper grounding of the truck.
• Safely control traffic near work zones and keep unauthorized people away from the work area.
• Identify defective electrical components using wiring diagrams and testing instruments.
• Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
• String wire conductors and cables between various structures and adjust tension using winches.
• Replace or straighten damaged poles and attach necessary equipment before installation.
• Dig holes and set poles using cranes and power equipment.
• Splice or solder cables together or to overhead transmission lines using hand tools and specialized equipment.
• Cut and peel lead sheathing and insulation from cables prior to splicing.
• Clean, tin, and splice conductors by twisting or soldering connections.
• Pull up cable by hand from large reels and lay underground cable in trenches.
• Cut trenches for laying underground cables using trenchers and cable plows.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 1/2 years' experience in groundman and lineman work.
• Valid CDL-B license.
• Ability to travel at a moment's notice and work irregular hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Possess own tools for the job.
• Ability to handle physically demanding construction duties in harsh weather conditions.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to hear long distances and see long distances with color differentiation and clear depth perception.

Nice-to-haves

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Lineman training school preferred.
• Computer application aptitude is a plus.