A Class Lineman OH

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor as required. Including but not limited to climbing, rigging, lifting, rescue operations, etc.• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.• Proficient in all aspects of energized line work.• Possess professional demeanor and interact in positive way with fellow crew members, general public and customer representatives.• Proficient in understanding and reading blueprints.• Able to properly sag wire.• Capable of leading crew in assembly and erection of structures to all heights, in absence of Crew Foreman or with minimal supervision.• Understands dead ending and sagging operations for all conductors.• Capable of executing hot line work on conductor systems.• Proficient at operation of Bucket Truck, Digger Derrick, Backhoe, other• Proficient in Pole/Tower Climbing.• Proficient in all aspects of heavy lifting and rigging.• Must be familiar with induced voltage.• Understands grounding procedures.• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.• Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.• Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.• Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.• Understands proper use of phasing sticks• Able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.• Able/willing to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate.• Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.• Understands how to obtain a "one shot" on a recloser.• Understands minimum approach distance.• Understands flag and tag procedures.• Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.• Must be able to effectively lead a Job Task Safety Analysis meeting or tailgate briefing.• Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.• Possess knowledge to properly inspect rubber goods, cover and PPE.• Able/willing to travel long distances on short notice, when required.• Able/willing to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.• Able/willing to lift in excess of 50 lbs, when required.• Able/willing to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.• Able/willing to work Overtime, when required.

The employee is required to sit; frequently climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or maneuver up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or maneuver up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work is primarily performed outdoors so physical exposure to often extreme weather conditions, animals and insects and other outdoor hazards is unavoidable and required.