Electrical Lineman/Linewoman

PSEG is seeking a highly skilled and experienced High Voltage Lineworker to join our team. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the construction, operation, maintenance, and removal of transmission and distribution lines.

• 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.
• Install, sag, remove and maintain line conductors including splicing, tapping, and the making of 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Note: This is a safety-sensitive position. DOT testing is required.