Utility Partners of America

All Lineman

Statesville, NC

Full-time, Contract

$39,520-$114,400

About This Job

Job description

Company Background

Utility Partners of America (UPA) is a utility contractor offering a full suite of services to the utility sector nationwide. UPA was founded in 1997 and currently employs more than 1,000 full-time service men and women serving utilities across the country. UPA prides itself on excellence in operations, safe work practices, quality control, customer service and schedule management that maximizes customer satisfaction.

SMART, RELIABLE, UTILITY SOLUTIONS

Job Description

We are currently seeking and hiring for underground lineman and overhead lineman to join our Utility Partners of America, Inc. team in the Line Division.

We offer excellent opportunities for career-oriented individuals that want to be a part of our team. Our goal is to provide a safe work environment for all our employees to perform quality work with our many clients. UPA employees share in Productivity and Safety programs. We also offer an excellent compensation package that includes a competitive benefits package, paid holidays, and paid vacation. Flame Retardant clothing and tools are provided for all employees at no cost to them.

Our company performs work within the Southeastern Region of the United States. Many projects have immediate openings. Our offices are in Greenville and Greer, South Carolina. We offer year-round employment with a company that values the team approach toward building quality projects. If you are looking for your next career advancement and are a goal-oriented person that wants to work for a company that values safety and appreciates good employees, please apply today.

Local to Statesville, NC area

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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Assists with installing transformers, lighting arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.

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Troubleshooting trouble in primary and secondary systems.

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Replaces cutout fuses and clears faulted circuits and systems.

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Works with a competent person with energized high voltage systems requiring skill.

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Assist with setting pad mount transformers.

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Working in or around underground manholes and trenches.

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Ensure daily testing and inspection of assigned tools and equipment.

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Maintain company equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

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Obtaining daily job description from Foreperson.

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Ensuring proper equipment and materials are loaded for the job.

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Ensuring equipment and material are used correctly at the job site.

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Enter onto personal/commercial property.

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Ensuring the prints are completed for each specific job and always returning prints to the Foreperson.

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Weather permitting, this is a 40 hour per week job.

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Any other duties related to the installation of underground power supply.

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Comply with all safety and health rules.

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Performs work or operates vehicle/equipment only where training and qualification has been provided.

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Demonstrate safe work behavior.

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Stopping work when unsafe acts or conditions are identified.

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Reports all injuries no matter how minor to the Foreperson Immediately.

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Report all incidents and near misses to Foreperson.

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Assuring tools, equipment and vehicles are in safe working order.

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Safely assists with completing the job while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized underground work.

Minimum Requirements:

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Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and the requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.

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Must have basic knowledge of reading prints/google earth images. (i.e. Proper sense of direction).

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Must be able to problem solve with unidentified circumstances with a particular job.

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Must wear approved Fire-Retardant clothing.

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Must be able to inspect/wear PPE as necessary.

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Must be able to safely drive an approved company vehicle.

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Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous time a day.

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Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold.

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Must be able to traverse various terrains.

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Must be able to write, read and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.

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Must possess strong communication skills both written and spoken.

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Must be able to communicate and handle confrontations professionally.

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Must have transportation to and from the show up location.

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Must be able to maintain attention during dangerous tasks.

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Must be able to lift, move and maneuver 50 pounds or more on a frequent basis.

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Must have the endurance necessary to perform these duties throughout a standard eight- or ten-hour day. Must be able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, etc. Subject to call out work).

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Must have sufficient eyesight to judge distances and coordination to get and use the appropriate equipment and tools.

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Must have some knowledge of installing and removing a service.

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Identifying primary and secondary voltage a plus.

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Identity of induced voltage a plus.

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Must have some knowledge of checking voltage on transformers.

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Must have some understanding of a one shot on a recloser.

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Must have some understanding of grounding procedures.

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Must have some understanding of flag and tag procedures.

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Identifying different materials used in linework a plus.

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Must have some understanding of Kellum grips.

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Must have some understanding of phasing sticks.

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Must have some understanding of load break tool.

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Must have some understanding of a reconductoring job.

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Must be capable of working from heights or in confined spaces.

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Must have some understanding of trenching and shoring.

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Must have some understanding of basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying.

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Must have some understanding of assisting hooking up a single or three phase transformers.

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Knowledge of how-to inspect/use proper cover up is a plus.

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Must have some knowledge of minimum approach distance.

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Capable of bucket rescue a plus.

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Must have some understanding of safely installing and removing a mechanical jumper.

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Ability to climb different structures and possess the tools to do the climb is a plus.

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Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment is a plus. (i.e., backhoe, boring machine, excavator, trencher)

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Must be willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.

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Must consent to a urinalysis, background check, and motor vehicle report check.

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CDL driver's license preferred.

BENEFITS:

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Medical, Dental, and Vision plans offered.

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401(k)

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Flame Retardant clothing and tools provided.

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Travel Allowance for qualifying projects/personnel.

Pay: A class overhead $49.00 - $55.00 hr., B class overhead $35.00 - $42.00, C class overhead $25.00 - $32.00 hr., A/B class underground $35.00-$42.00 hr., C class $25.00 - $32.00 hr., Groundman $19.00 - $24.00 hr.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $19.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

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401(k)

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Dental insurance

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Health insurance

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Life insurance

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Paid time off

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Vision insurance

Schedule:

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8 hour shift

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Day shift

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Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $19.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

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401(k)

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Dental insurance

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Health insurance

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Life insurance

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Paid time off

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Vision insurance

Schedule:

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8 hour shift

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Day shift

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Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

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Statesville, NC 28677 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

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Statesville, NC 28677: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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About This Job

Job description

Company Background

SMART, RELIABLE, UTILITY SOLUTIONS

Job Description

Local to Statesville, NC area

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Minimum Requirements:

BENEFITS:

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $19.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

Schedule:

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $19.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

Schedule:

Ability to Commute:

Ability to Relocate:

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