Lineman/Linewoman

Job Summary

As a Lineman/Linewoman with Public Service Enterprise Group Inc, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the construction, operation, maintenance, and removal of transmission and distribution lines on wood poles, including work on iron poles, isolated towers, and mats or vaults. This may involve checking the general operation of assigned vehicles and associated equipment, performing maintenance and repair work safely and without causing interruption to service, and responding to off-hour work and storms.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform work on de-energized lines and assist Linemen/Linewomen on energized secondary lines.
• Transfer construction, change insulators, cross arms, pins, and make other similar repairs on energized 13kV pole line transmission circuits.
• Construct, install, remove, and maintain items such as poles, crossarms, guy wires, and line hardware.
• Install, sag, remove, and maintain line conductors, including splicing, tapping, and making dead ends; install, remove, and maintain messengers; install and remove aerial cables and cable laterals on poles.
• Trim trees.
• Make complete inspections of construction, performing such work as tighten hardware, tie in conductors, and change insulators and pins.
• Make voltage and load tests on energized distribution circuits or equipment.
• Locate faults on 13 and 26 kV transmission and on distribution circuits, including associated equipment.
• Under the supervision of an engineer or supervisor, make special tests on distribution equipment and phase-out or parallel distribution circuits and equipment.
• Perform any work required on isolated towers, install, remove, and maintain distribution, 13 and 26 kV conductors and accessories on tower lines.
• Serve as Troubleshooter.
• Replace secondary fuses on poles or on customers' installations.

Requirements

• Must meet the Company's General Requirements and have successfully completed a recognized apprentice program and be a first-class journeyman lineperson.
• Must be able to perform maintenance and repair work safely and without causing interruption to service.
• Must have a good practical knowledge of the purpose and functioning of the overhead transmission and distribution system, and the electrical apparatus used in connection therewith; and a general knowledge of the layout of transmission and distribution circuits in the area in which he/she works.
• Must become familiar with the procedure and rules governing the ordering out, tagging, and releasing of circuits and the Company's system of circuit designation for identification.
• Must acquire a good working knowledge of the Company's overhead line construction methods and practices.
• Must be proficient in the application of pole top resuscitation and other approved methods of artificial respiration.
• Must be alert in avoiding accidents and observing hazards.
• Must be approved by the Joint Employee Qualification Committee after passing the written tests and physical assessments, DOT Physical Examination, and Background investigation/Drug Screening.
• Must be able to follow instructions and perform routine operations.
• Must have mechanical aptitude.
• Must have the physical characteristics to enable him/her to climb and work on structures and poles.
• Must know how to read construction prints and make simple field sketches.
• Must understand the application of hoists, tackle, and knots used in line construction and maintenance work and the care of tools commonly used in line construction and maintenance work.
• Must know how to identify and use all material, tools, and equipment commonly used on line work.
• A valid Class 'A' Commercial Driving License (CDL) is preferred but a valid Class 'B' CDL candidate (21 years or older) will be considered and must prepare for and pass the Class 'A' CDL driving test within the first year of employment.
• Certifications and licenses must be provided.

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