Electrical Lineworker

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Electrical Lineworker to join our team. As a key member of our transmission and distribution team, 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; 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.

• Must meet the Company's "General Requirements"; and in addition:
• 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; 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.
• Applicants 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.

• 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.

PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories: onsite roles, hybrid roles that are a blend of onsite and remote work, remote local roles that are primarily home-based but require some level of purpose-driven in-person interaction and living within a commutable distance, and remote non-local roles that can be effectively performed remotely with the ability to work in approved states.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That's why you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you'll be offered several health-related 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.

PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees - we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie, and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business.

Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net-zero climate vision for 2030, and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.

Union Local: IBEW 94

Summary: As the employee becomes qualified through acquired experience and training, performs the work required in 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, which may be energized but not above 13-kV primary distribution voltage.

Check general operation of assigned vehicle and associated equipment. Perform other similar or less skilled work of the occupational group. Respond to off-hour work (i.e., schedule and call out/standby for regular work and storms and may be required to work shifts outside the normal workday filling in for Trouble-shooters in operations).