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Electric Lineman Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission lines.
• Inspect power lines, poles, transformers, switches, fuses, and related equipment to identify problems or safety hazards.
• Respond to power outages, storm damage, emergency repairs, and service interruptions.
• Climb utility poles, work from bucket trucks, and operate line construction equipment safely.
• String, splice, terminate, and connect electrical conductors and cables.
• Use testing equipment to locate faults and verify proper system operation.
• Follow established safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, fall protection, grounding, and electrical safety practices.
• Read and interpret work orders, maps, blueprints, diagrams, and utility specifications.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, digger derricks, bucket trucks, and other utility vehicles.
• Communicate with crew members, supervisors, dispatchers, and customers as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and equipment inspections.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a lineman apprenticeship program or equivalent utility lineworker training preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required; Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) may be required.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, tools, materials, and safety practices.
• Ability to work safely around energized equipment and high-voltage power lines.
• CPR, First Aid, OSHA, or electrical safety certifications preferred or required by employer.
• Ability to pass required background checks, physical exams, and drug screening, if applicable.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong commitment to safety and attention to detail.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems.
• Physical strength, stamina, balance, and coordination.
• Comfort working at heights and in confined or outdoor environments.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Dependability and willingness to respond to emergency call-outs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, and storms.
• Regularly works near energized electrical equipment and at elevated heights.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy tools, materials, and equipment.
• May be required to stand, climb, bend, kneel, reach, and work in physically demanding positions for extended periods.
• May be required to work overtime, rotating shifts, standby duty, and emergency restoration assignments.

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