Electrical Lineworker

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Electrical Lineworker to join our team. As a key member of our crew, you will be responsible for 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.

• 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.
• Trim trees.
• Make complete inspections of construction, performing tasks such as tightening hardware, tying in conductors, and changing 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.

• Must meet the Company's "General Requirements".
• Applicants need to 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.
• 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.

• 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.

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company-paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year.

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.