Transmission Lineman

3 weeks ago


San Diego, United States San Diego Gas & Electric Full time
Job Description:

Install, operate and maintain the Company's electric transmission system under direct supervision; operate tools and equipment necessary to accomplish the work; perform other related duties as required or assigned. Work on wood, steel poles and towers up to 200 feet. Use of Live Line Tools on 12kV-500kV and rubber gloving method may be used up to 12kV. Bare Hand techniques may be utilized on 69kV-500kV. Work may be performed from structure or aerial lift truck. Will operate mechanized line truck or other trucks. Install, maintain and repair electric transmission and distribution OH lines and equipment up to 500 kV. Install, maintain and repair electric transmission and distribution UG Cable and equipment up to 230kV. Erect and climb poles and steel structures. Install crossarms, insulators, conductors, switches and other equipment.

  • Climbs and descends 100-foot wooden pole wearing four-pound metal climbing gaffs on each boot plus body belt with tools weighing 25 pounds.
  • Climbs and descends 200-foot steel poles and lattice towers.
  • Will be required to attach one end of 28-pound jumper cable onto a conductor with eight-foot fiberglass hotstick - requires standing in climbing gaffs on wooden pole while supported by body belt/safety strap and rotating torso 60 degrees, extending hotstick out and above the shoulders at approximately 45-degree angle.
  • Lifts onto mounting bolt from belt height an assembled 10-foot crossarm weighing 80 pounds with hardware while standing in climbing gaffs on pole supported by body belt and safety strap.
  • Removes substructure covers - round metal manhole cover up to 108 pounds (lifting tool for manhole).
  • Works inside substructures.
  • Strings conductors and pulling cable.
  • Replaces wood, steel and lattice structures.
  • Operates and drives assorted pieces of large equipment.
  • Lifts and carries 60-75 pound tools, materials or equipment while aloft or traversing uneven terrain.
  • Works in a variety of terrain, weather and other conditions including ambient temperatures up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Works in daylight and at night with limited auxiliary lighting. Periodically work extended overtime shifts.
  • Works in and around helicopters.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Must be a Journeyman Lineman possessing IBEW Journeyman Lineman status in good standing.
  • Journeyman electrical worker that has completed an accredited apprenticeship program required.
  • Must be able to do heavy manual labor lifting a minimum of 60-75 pounds.
  • Will be required to work on steel and wood structures.
  • Prior climbing experience is required.
  • Must have demonstrated ability to absorb formal training and schooling.
  • Must demonstrate & maintain good safety habits.
  • Will be required to obtain & maintain a Class A CA Driver's license.
  • Must be able to obtain Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) card.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Underground system experience with 200 and 600 AMP systems is desirable.

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