Transmission Construction Crew Lead (Structural/Concrete)
Job No: 497873
FT/PT: Full-time
Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular
Location: Austin, TX 78744
City: Austin
State: Texas
Categories: Other, Operations/Maintenance (Power, Water, Transmission, Telecom), On-site, Construction
LCRA is looking for a Transmission Construction Crew Lead to join our team that builds the crucial infrastructure of Central Texas. This role's workplace will be in the phenomenal Texas outdoors. As a member of our construction team, you will have the opportunity to travel across Central Texas to various work sites (with travel accommodations provided). You will work with a skilled team and receive valuable training through on-the-job experiences as well as set training curriculum. If you are looking to work your way up in a great company that provides for the local community, for amazing benefits and training and to be part of our mission to enhance the lives of Central Texans, this is the job for you!
You will be trusted to:
Lead and assist other personnel with setting forms for footings and towers. Assists in the assembly of rebar cages. Lead and assist other in pouring concrete for footings and bases for towers and steel H-frames. Lead and assist other with layout work using blueprints and other specifications.
•Lead and assist in the maintenance and/or building of electrical structures, including high-voltage structures. Depending upon assigned area, may be required to climb up to heights of 100 feet to perform such duties.
•May dig ditches, use pavement breakers or be responsible for other manual labor tasks, as necessary.
•Performs work by traveling independently or with a small crew to various locations (substations, power plants, etc.) as scheduled.
•Operates handheld manual tools and power tools in performing electrical tasks.
You qualify with:
- Nine or more years of experience in electrical or mechanical equipment installation, maintenance or repair in a high-voltage environment or transmission line installation, maintenance or repair. A degree(s) in electrical power theory, electronics, instrumentation, controls, industrial or mechanical maintenance or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
- Driver's license
You are a great fit with:
- Must obtain Class A Texas commercial driver's license within one year (365 days) of hire as a condition of employment
You gain:
- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness program including wellness incentive
- Extensive learning & development programs
And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Advertised: 3/29/2024 Central Daylight Time
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