Fully Qualified LinemanLinewoman South Plainfield, NJ

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Union Local: IBEWE 94

Work Location Category: Onsite

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Summary:
As the employee becomes qualified through acquired experience and training performs the work required in the construction operation maintenance and removal of transmission and distribution lines on wood poles including work on iron poles isolated towers and mats or vaults which may be energized but not above 13-kV primary distribution voltage. Check general operation of assigned vehicle and associated equipment. Perform other similar or less skilled work of the occupational group. Respond to off hour work (i.e. schedule and call out / standby for regular work and storms and may be required to work shifts outside the normal workday filling in for Trouble-shooters in operations).

Projects and Construction has reporting locations in the Northern and Southern Zones. For Northern Zone the reporting locations are Elmwood Park Plainfield Paterson and North Arlington and for Southern Zone the reporting locations are Blackwood Monmouth Junction South Plainfield and Hamilton. Assigned work location depends on workload and business need.

*Sign on bonus available for qualified applicants who successfully complete the pre-employment process and meet the time requirement for bonus eligibility.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs work on de-energized lines and assists Linemen/Linewomen on energized secondary lines.
• Transfer construction change insulators cross arms pins and make other similar repairs on energized 13kV pole line transmission circuits Construct install remove and maintain items such as but not limited to: Poles crossarms guy wires and line hardware.
• Install sag remove and maintain line conductors including splicing tapping and the making of dead ends; install remove and maintain messengers; install and remove aerial cables and cable laterals on poles.
• Trim trees.
• Make complete inspections of construction performing such work as tighten hardware tie in conductors and change insulators and pins.
• Make voltage and load tests on energized distribution circuits or equipment.
• Locate faults on 13 and 26 kV transmission and on distribution circuits including associated equipment.
• Under the supervision of an engineer or supervisor make special tests on distribution equipment and phase-out or parallel distribution circuits and equipment.
• Perform any work required on isolated towers install remove and maintain distribution 13 and 26 kV conductors and accessories on tower lines.
• Serve as Troubleshooter
• Replace secondary fuses on poles or on customers installations.
• Perform other similar or less skilled work of the occupational group.

• Certifications and licenses must be provided

• Applicants need to have successfully completed a recognized apprentice program and be a first class journeyman lineperson.
• Perform maintenance and repair work safely and without causing interruption to service.
• Have a good practical knowledge of the purpose and functioning of the overhead transmission and distribution system and the electrical apparatus used in connection therewith; and a general knowledge of the layout of transmission and distribution circuits in the area in which he/she works.
• Become familiar with the procedure and rules governing the ordering out tagging and releasing of circuits and the Companys system of circuit designation for identification.
• Acquire a good working knowledge of the Companys overhead line construction methods and practices.
• Be proficient in the application of pole top resuscitation and other approved methods of artificial respiration.
• Be alert in avoiding accidents and observing hazards.
• Applicants must be approved by the Joint Employee Qualification Committee after passing the written tests and physical assessments DOT Physical Examination and Background investigation/ Drug Screening.
• Be able to follow instructions and perform routine operations.
• Have mechanical aptitude.
• Have the physical characteristics to enable him/her to climb and work on structures and poles.
• Know how to read construction prints and make simple field sketches.
• Understand the application of hoists tackle and knots used in line construction and maintenance work and the care of tools commonly used in line construction and maintenance work.
• Know how to identify and use all material tools and equipment commonly used on line work.
• A valid Class A Commercial Driving License (CDL) is preferred but a valid Class B CDL candidate (21 years or older) will be considered and must prepare for and pass the Class A CDL driving test within the first year of employment.
• Certifications and licenses must be provided
• Note: This is a safety-sensitive position. DOT testing is required.

• $ 58.062 - $ 58.062