Electrical Lineworker

3 weeks ago


McAllen, Texas, United States Chain Electric Full time
Job Summary

The Chain Electric Company is seeking a skilled and safety-conscious individual to fill the role of Lineman C - Streetlight. As an entry-level position, this role involves performing skilled electrical work in the construction, repair, maintenance, storm restoration, and operation of underground and overhead electrical distribution systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform skilled tasks in accordance with standard trade practices, adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
  • Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment and work at heights.
  • Safely construct, maintain, and repair electrical overhead and underground distribution systems and substations.
  • Verify proper grounding of trucks and control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
  • Identify defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
  • Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
  • String wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons, and buildings, setting lines in place and using winches to adjust tension.
Requirements
  • Minimum one year experience in groundman and lineman work (lineman training school qualifies for 6 months experience).
  • Ability to travel at a moment's notice, anytime.
  • Available to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
  • Possess at minimum a valid CDL-B license.
  • Possess your own tools.
  • Ability to handle physically demanding construction duties in harsh weather conditions.
  • Ability to read and follow instructions.
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
  • Ability to hear long distances.
  • Must be able to see long distances and differentiate between colors and have clear depth perception, as well as peripheral vision ability.
Preferred Qualifications
  • High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
  • Completion of a Lineman training school preferred.
  • Computer application aptitude is a plus.

Chain Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age (40 and above), religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status where otherwise qualified.