Distribution Lineman- FMCSA (Various Locations)

• Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work on poles up 100 feet and Steel Structures on lines up to 230 kilovolts (kV).
• Use of Live Line Tools up to 69 kV and rubber gloving method may be used up to 12 kV.
• May work from bucket of aerial lift truck. Will operate mechanized line truck or other trucks. Install electric meters rated less than 200 amperes.
• Install and maintain electric service lines and metering equipment, primary and secondary voltages.
• Install and make repairs to Overhead and Underground lines carrying primary and secondary voltages.
• Install wood, steal, concreate, and fiberglass poles.
• Install fuses, services drops and electric meters.
• Operate line switches.
• On new installations, climb poles and attach building service wires to overhead electric distribution lines and install electric meters. Connect service wire leads, insert fuses and test meter for proper voltage and operation.
• Install cross arms, insulators, conductors, switches, transformers and other equipment on both overhead and underground system.
• Requires standing climbing gaffs and steel pole climbing required.
• Lift onto mounting bolt from belt height an assembled 10-foot crossarm weighing 80 pounds with hardware while standing in climbing gaffs on pole supported by body belt and safety strap Open or remove substructure covers - rectangular metal handhole "door" or round metal manhole cover up to 108 pounds (lifting tool for manhole)
• Pull load break elbow from pad mount or rack-mounted equipment using hot-stick.
• Lift and carry 60–75-pound tools, materials or equipment from ground to truck bed.
• Work in a variety of terrain, weather and other conditions including temperatures up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Periodically work extended overtime shifts.