What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lineman/Underground position at Vinson's Trenching LLC?
ground-handJob Overview
This position will perform overhead and underground electric line construction and maintenance, as well as the operation and maintenance of equipment under the direction of a Crew Foreman. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, driving trucks, operating equipment, loading, and unloading material, climbing poles, working from aerial personnel lift devices, and installing underground lines.
Duties
- You are a designated competent person for your crew; you must be able to identify hazards and take corrective actions when necessary.
- Have a basic understanding and knowledge of power line construction, re-conducting, conversions, transformer connections and specs.
- Able to perform some linemen and ground-hand duties
- Customer and labor effective communication.
- Understand and follow all assigned job task.
- Organizational skills.
- Ability to motivate individuals.
- Ability to follow specific job requirements and recognize potential dangers.
- Work in inclement weather conditions
- Drive utility vehicles (CDL drivers only); while following operating instructions, safety standards, guidelines and DOT responsibilities.
- Must be able to operate all safety equipment and initiate emergency action plan if necessary.
- Attention and care required to prevent injury to others when performing all essential functions.
- Must be familiar with all host utility specifications.
- Must be able to climb poles/structures while using 100% fall protection.
- Must understand and have knowledge of assigned PPE and how and when to use it.
- Must take direction and learn safe and productive work practices from crew foreman.
- Pass pre-employment and/or random drug test.
Requirements
- Previous experience operating bucket truck or similar equipment is preferred but not required.
- Strong understanding of safety regulations and best practices in an industrial environment.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also being self-motivated.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Must be able to lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) as needed.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including potential overtime when required.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- overhead electric: 1 year (Preferred)
- Bucket truck: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Sparks, OK 74869 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Sparks, OK 74869: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person