Lineperson 1st Class

Under the supervision of the Line Foreperson, performs tasks related to the installation of aerial and underground line construction, outdoor lighting systems, and switchgear installation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures. Follow and understand proper safety and temporary grounding procedures. Read and interpret outdoor electrical distribution system drawings. Perform layout and supervision of small line construction projects. Operate equipment such as bucket trucks, digger derrick trucks, trenchers, and backhoe.

Install power poles, cross arms, insulators, and hardware. Perform rigging associated with installation of switchgear, transformers, and steel structures. Erect steel substation structures per erection drawings. String aerial conductors with proper sags and tensions. Perform work on energized circuits up to 15,000 volts.

Install aerial and pad-mounted transformers and related switchgear. Properly install and terminate primary (5KV and up) cables. Make correct transformer connections. Install substation ground grid systems. Perform layout and supervision of duct banks and cable installations. Install outdoor lighting systems. Ensure compliance with NEC and NESC.

Maintain quality and productivity standards. Provide on-the-job training for subordinates. Safeguard and maintain equipment and tools. Stay up to date with new developments and techniques in the trade. Recommend improved methods of operation. Requisition materials and supplies; schedule heavy vehicles when required. Install outdoor lighting systems.

Ensure compliance with NEC and NESC. Maintain quality and productivity standards. Provide on-the-job training for subordinates. Safeguard and maintain equipment and tools. Stay up to date with new developments and techniques in the trade. Recommend improved methods of operation. Requisition materials and supplies; schedule heavy vehicles when required.

Job Requirements Skills/Education High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of apprenticeship program (lineperson focus). Minimum of four years in aerial line and underground power construction. Knowledge of line construction standards and procedures for primary and secondary installations. Proficiency in safe operation of line trucks, bucket trucks, trenchers, and backhoe.

Current CPR certification. Ability to troubleshoot distribution systems. Knowledge of dielectric insulating fluids. Ability to use electrical measuring/testing equipment (megger, volt, amp, and ohm meters). Proficiency in terminating and splicing high voltage cables. Ability to size, install, and connect single- and three-phase transformers.

Ability to lay out and manage small projects (1–3 workers). Knowledge of NEC and NESC. Must hold a valid commercial driver’s license (Class A). Reliable personal transportation. Own and maintain required personal tools. Ability and willingness to travel nationally. Ability and willingness to stay away at job sites up to two weeks if needed.

Ability to operate a computer/tablet to enter job-related information. Good character, neat appearance, confident, decisive, safety-oriented, and self- motivated. Physical Requirements Work schedule: 40 hours/week, 8–10 hour shifts. Standing and climbing 4–6 hours/day. Kneeling, lifting, reaching above shoulders, and bending 4–5 hours/day.

Twisting and walking 2–3 hours/day. Squatting and sitting 1–2 hours/day. Lifting: continuous 10–35 lbs., frequent 35–50 lbs., occasional 50–100 lbs. Ability to lift objects of varying size and shape. Frequent grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine motor coordination. Frequent use of feet for equipment operation and climbing.