Distribution Overhead Lineman 3rd Class -Alexandria, VA

Overhead Lineman 3rd Class

This position is within the Operations department and reports to the Overhead Foreman. It is classified as Non-Exempt and involves a work schedule of four 10-hour days per week.

Position Purpose:

The Overhead 3rd Class Lineman is an entry-level position focused on the construction and maintenance of overhead electrical distribution and service lines, transformers, meters, metering equipment, electrical substations, and related equipment. Additional tasks include climbing wood poles, ladders, and towers. Employees perform tasks on the job site.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work safely, complying with all company safety rules and policies, while assisting in the new construction or maintenance of energized and de-energized overhead work.
• Support the installation or removal of overhead conductors, capacitors, regulators, transformers, transformer banks, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
• Frame, install, or remove wood, steel, or concrete poles and supports.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, rubber goods, PPE, and tools in good working order.
• Contribute to the Pre-Job Briefing.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. We also require you to speak and listen while performing job tasks. You will also frequently require you to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle and feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment:

While performing the responsibilities of this job, you are frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. You are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. You will perform tasks in outside weather conditions.

Competencies:

• Driven
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented

Required Qualifications:

• 1 or more years of experience
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and acceptable driving record
• Communicate in English, both orally and written.
• Ability to travel and work for extended periods in different locations.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, company-paid holidays, a 401(k) plan, and numerous voluntary benefits.

Special Position Requirements:

This is a safety sensitive position, and all applicable policies including drug testing and background checks will apply.

Reasonable Accommodations:

River City Construction is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws, including the ADA. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

This employer provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, River City complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we have facilities.

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Travel Required: Yes. Travel may be required during storms and emergencies.