Lineman "B" at BOWLIN GROUP – Walton, Kentucky

Nature Of Duties: Class B Lineman is a semi-skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems.

Duties & Responsibilities:
•Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
•Stringing overhead wire.
•Setting poles and anchors.
•Installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
•Troubleshooting in primary and secondary systems.
•Replaces fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems.
•Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
•Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
•Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Required Qualifications: •Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
•Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
•Must be familiar with induced voltage.
•Understands grounding procedures.
•Understands how to use a load buster tool.
•Capable of installing and hooking up a single phase transformer.
•Capable of safely setting a pole.
•Understands equipment set up and grounding.
•Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
•Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
•Capable of checking voltage on transformers.
•Capable of tying in a primary conductor.
•Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
•Understands grounding procedures.
•Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
•Understands how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.
•Must be able to safely perform a reconductoring job.
•Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
•Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
•Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
•Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
•A Commercial Driver’s License is required.
•Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
•Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
•Willing to work over-time when requested.

Other Skills/Abilities:
•Self-Motivated
•Team-Oriented

•Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.