Journeyman Lineman at TECHLINE INC – Austin, Texas

Journeyman Lineman

The Techline Journeyman Lineman is responsible for the installation, transmission, and distribution lines between power plans, buildings, or individual homes.

Role and Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams.
• Dig trenches or climb poles to repair or maintain underground and overhead electrical cables.
• Provide for connecting and disconnecting, installing and removal, moving and transferring of various electrical devices on customer facilities such as but not limited to transformers, transformer banks, regulators, switches, switching devices, capacitor banks, etc.
• Install electricity meters at residential homes and buildings.
• Perform inspections to prevent power outages by replacing or repairing components.
• Clear away tree branches or other hazards near live power installations.
• Troubleshoot power outages and issues with electrical lines and wires.
• Attend callouts and performing repairs in an efficient and timely manner.
• Report progress, complications, concerns, and delays to the supervisor.
• Always adhere to safety standards, as well as comply with company and industry regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must have at least two (2) years of experience working in similar or related role.
• Must have a valid Class A CDL within three (3) months of employment
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical and drug test
• Adhere to company safety and health policies – Techline provide on-the-job safety training
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Required Skills and Abilities

• Able to adapt to seasonal temperature changes and inclement weather.
• Able to meet physical requirements. Actions include but are not limited to, standing, walking, bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, climbing ladders, cutting wire, lifting and maneuvering up to fifty (50) pounds or more without assistance, and more.

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Employee Benefits Package include(s):

• Eligibility to participate in employer-sponsored plan(s) on the first day of the month following sixty (60) days of employment
• Eligible to enroll in Company Sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life insurance
• Automatic enrollment in the 100% employer paid Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Eligible to participate in the Techline 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays, generous paid options, and more!

*This position is subject to a background check. Any job offer is contingent upon receipt of results of a satisfactory background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Techline provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Techline does not sponsor H-1B visas.