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Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Lineman/Linewoman to join our team at Public Service Electric & Gas Co. As a Lineman/Linewoman, 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 role requires a strong understanding of electrical systems and the ability to work at heights.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair work on transmission and distribution lines, including de-energizing lines and assisting Linemen/Linewomen on energized secondary lines.
• 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 and 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 and locate faults on 13 and 26 kV transmission and on distribution circuits, including associated equipment.
• Perform special tests on distribution equipment and phase-out or parallel distribution circuits and equipment under the supervision of an engineer or supervisor.

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 and 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, 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.

Additional Information

PSEG is 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.

As an employee of PSEG, you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.

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