Class 1 Lineman

Job Description

Job Description

Utility Service & Assistance has been the trusted utility contractor serving New England, the East Coast, and beyond. From high-voltage transmission to renewable energy projects, our work keeps communities, businesses, and critical infrastructure connected and safe. Over the past 38 years, we’ve grown into a full-service utility partner with the crews, equipment, and expertise to take on projects of any scale.

Minimum Requirements

• CDL A license required

• OSHA certification required

• 1-3 years of lineman experience

• Overhead distribution experience preferred

• Lineman school preferred

• Able to work outside in various weather conditions such as extreme heat and cold temperatures.

• Must possess the physical dexterity to be able to lift a minimum of 50 LBS and safely perform other physical work.

• Able to travel on a short-term basis.

• Able to demonstrate how to safely perform all tasks associated with high voltage electrical lines.

• Able to perform basic maintenance such as routine inspections, modification, installation and troubleshooting of electrical equipment and facilities.

• Must possess skills including digging, guying of pole structures, maintenance procedures, conductor handling/ rigging and splicing, tower erection and more.

• All positions require participation in federally compliant FMSCA drug and alcohol testing programs. This includes both pre-employment and ongoing random testing.

• Other duties as assigned.

Main Responsibilities:

• Perform construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead electrical distribution lines

• Assist with or perform energized and de-energized line work based on experience and classification

• Dig, set, guy, and frame poles and pole structures

• Install and maintain conductors, crossarms, insulators, transformers, switches, and related equipment

• Perform conductor handling, rigging, sagging, and splicing

• Assist with routine inspections, troubleshooting, and system modifications

• Follow all OSHA, company, and safety program requirements while working around high-voltage electrical systems