Line Crew - Pearsall, TX / Hourly Grade 6

Constructs, repairs, inspects and maintains transmission line and substation facilities, both energized and de-energized. Involved in the installation, maintenance and repair of underground and overhead electric distribution, service lines, transformers, meters, metering equipment and related equipment. Must meet required quality and construction standards. Maintains a daily work log and assists in training apprentices and new hires.

Working Conditions

Lifts and carries up to 80 pounds and pulls, pushes or drags up to 80 pounds with or without assistance. Sits, stands, stoops or twists for extended periods of time. Works both indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures including heat, cold, humidity, temperature swings and inclement weather, frequent exposure to dust, odor, electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, loud noise, exhaust, petroleum products and other toxic hazards. Operates or drives hand tools, heavy equipment, light trucks, power tools and other equipment. May climb poles and other structures or use a bucket truck to work in an elevated position in close proximity to or within the MAD of energized conductors at heights up to 220 feet. 20/20 corrected vision is required to perform visual inspection of small defects, small parts and operation of measurement devices and assembly of fabricated parts. Ability to travel to and from business-related locations. May be required to work on call, after hours, weekends and holidays, respond timely to urgent or emergency situations and stay overnight on business trips when required.

Essential Functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Lineman Apprenticeship Program diploma

Experience

Completion of 4 year Apprenticeship Program or acceptable experience

Licenses & Certification

Valid Texas Driver License

Class A CDL – Must obtain within 180 days

Testing

Criminal background check

DOT drug test

MVR

Other

MS Dynamics

Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment

We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.