Mears Construction, A Quanta Services Company
At Mears Construction, we believe in developing and retaining the best people in the industry and providing the best value services to our customers in the natural gas and electric industries. We take pride in developing the infrastructure of our country by connecting people and resources. As an industry leader, we have built our reputation as a premier provider of services with a solid track record of performance, integrity, and – above all – a commitment to safety, quality, and our people.

Journeyman Lineworker

Journeyman lineman will be expected to build, maintain, and repair overhead Distribution and or transmission lines using approved standards under the direction of the Crew Foreman. Responsible for safe operation of equipment and operations on digger trucks (line trucks) and bucket trucks in order to construct and maintain electrical systems of de-energized overhead transmission lines.

What Do You Offer Us?

• Has worked in the line industry as an apprentice lineman for at least 4 years
• Must be able to conduct a Job Task Safety Analysis (JTSA) as required
• Able to string, sag, clip, and dead-end conductor
• Must be experienced in grounding conductor and setting up an Equipotential Workzone
• Ability to ascend and descend poles of all types to change out cross arms, transformers and repair conductors, etc., as well as maintains current knowledge of equipment, and OSHA regulations
• Ability to lead crew during on-call rotation
• Ability to interpret maps, specifications, staking sheets, and complex diagrams
• Ability to maintain records required for time worked and materials
• Thorough knowledge of first-aid, safety rules, line materials and tools and their use
• Good judgment, safe work methods, and ability to work well with diverse groups of people
• Must perform Pole Top Rescue and Bucket Rescue
• Assist in training Apprentice Lineman
• Ability to lead in Crew Forman s absence
• Inspects, maintains company equipment, and trucks in safe working order
• All other duties as assigned

What We Offer You:

• Paid on-the-job technical and professional training
• Defined career path for future growth
• Weekly Payroll
• Competitive wages and industry-leading benefits including Retirement Plan

What is Required?

• Must hold a valid Class A CDL
• DOT Medical Card
• Pass Pre-Employment drug screen and background check
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods with repeated lifting (Up to 50 lbs.), kneeling, crawling, climbing, and reaching
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead
• Climb structures of all types (wood, tubular steel, lattice steel)
• Ability to work while constantly moving on one's feet
• Lineman course graduate or equivalent experience
• High school diploma or equivalent

This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and/or 49 CFR Part 199.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.