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Journeyman LinemanCanMar Recruitment • Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Journeyman Lineman

Journeyman Lineman

CanMar Recruitment • Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description
specializes in recruitment across diverse sectors, including CleanTech, Education and EdTech, Government (Municipal, State/Provincial, and Federal), Health and MedTech, Healthcare and Wellness, Legal, Not-For-Profit, and Sustainability. We are committed to building a robust talent databank, enabling our recruiters to quickly connect job seekers with relevant opportunities as they arise. Our dedication to Integrity, Transparency, and Innovation ensures a professional and honest experience for all candidates.Location:Various municipalities across VirginiaOverview: Lineman performs journey-levelinstallation, maintenance, modification, troubleshooting and repair of the City electrical power distribution and lighting system. The Lineman position requires considerable knowledge of the electric utility’s equipment, facilities, layout and operations, and proficiency in the operation of any of the equipment used by the Lineman may occasionally direct assigned employees of equal or lower classification and apprentice(s) and work independently in the absence of a supervisor. The Lineman performs duties in accordance with sound safety practices to ensure personal safety and safety of others.Responsibilities:
  • Receives work orders and applicable instructions from supervisor along with sufficient and accurate information for the work to be accomplished including appropriate specifications and/or standards.
  • Reads and interprets electrical schematics and blueprints as required.
  • Installs temporary and permanent underground and overhead residential and commercial single and three-phase power systems. As appropriate, lay wire, pull and connect wiring as necessary to install and activate watt-hour meters.
  • Installs and activates and/or removes and replaces street and rental light services as poles (wood or metal) and install guy anchors. Mounts cross-arms, insulators, connectors and associated hardware.
  • Investigates, troubleshoots and resolves customer power complaints such as power outages, low or no voltage, radio/TV interference, line arcing and related conditions.
  • Acts in an “On Call” (Standby) status as part of a weekly rotational schedule for responding to after normal working hours electrical emergencies and/or outages. Carries a mobile phone, pager or other communication device, and is able to respond within short notice to de-energize electrical circuits or restore power.
  • Accomplishes load switching on energized power systems as necessary to balance amperage on different lines to direct power around trouble spots and to restore service to customers.
  • Locates and isolates faulted underground power cables using high voltage generation ( “TDR” unit). Accomplishes required repairs by removing, replacing, energizing and testing for proper function in accordance with established procedures.
  • Installs new and repair existing pad-mount and pole-mount transformers. Installs air, oil and primary switches, high-voltage capacitors and lightning arresters. Takes oil samples from energized and de-energized transformers for PCB testing in accordance with established practices.
  • Locates and marks underground cable locations using high-frequency transmitter and hand-held receiver. Prepares sketches and cable-marking diagrams as necessary to define as-built installations and cable routes.
  • Performs inspection of electrical equipment and power systems installed by contractors and developers. Notes any deficiencies for re-work and accept work installed to standards and specifications.
  • Loads, transports, unloads and operates a variety of vehicles and equipment such as bucket trucks, digger derrick trucks, backhoes, dump trucks, road graders and trenchers to perform any function within the capacity of the machine.
  • Uses a variety of hand tools, equipment, and standard electrical test equipment such as voltmeters, fault locators, hot-line tools, crimpers, pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, pole-climbing equipment, chain saws and hydraulic anchor setters as necessary to accomplish job requirements.
  • Removes tree limbs obstructing power lines and clears grass and brush from around equipment installation. Transports and disposes of debris in accordance with established procedures.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Performs work in accordance with sound safety practices.
  • Responds to all public inquiries in a courteous manner.
  • Provide information within scope of knowledge or refers to a supervisor.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
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