Journeyman lineman will be expected to build, maintain, and repair overhead transmission lines using approved standards under the direction of the Crew Foreman. Responsible for safe operation of equipment and operations on digger trucks (line trucks) and bucket trucks in order to construct and maintain electrical systems of de-energized overhead transmission lines.
Duties
Has worked in the line industry as an apprentice lineman for at least 4 years
Must have a class A or B Commercial Driver’s License
Must be able to conduct a Job Task Safety Analysis (JTSA) as required
Able to string, sag, clip, and dead-end conductor
Must be experienced in grounding conductor and setting up an Equipotential Workzone
High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to ascend and descend poles of all types to change out cross arms, transformers and repair conductors, etc., as well as maintains current knowledge of equipment, and OSHA regulations
Ability to lead crew during on-call rotation
Ability to interpret maps, specifications, staking sheets, and complex diagrams.
Ability to maintain records required for time worked and materials
Thorough knowledge of first-aid, safety rules, line materials and tools and their use
Good judgment, safe work methods, and ability to work well with diverse groups of people
Must perform Pole Top Rescue and Bucket Rescue
Assist in training Apprentice Lineman
Ability to lead in Crew Forman’s absence
Inspects, maintains company equipment, and trucks in safe working order
Other Requirements:
Must be able to work outside during all weather conditions and terrain on a regular and/on-call basis, in a safe and productive manner
May move up to 50 pounds in a safe manner
Must be able to work at heights and/or confined space
Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays on an on-call basis
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
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The Irby scope includes site survey, clearing, construction of access roads and pads, pier foundations and anchor pile installation, and setting steel structure and deadends with approximately 15 miles of the construction right of way transversing protected Everglade canal waterways.
In observance of the projects environmental requirements Irby crews adapted novel technical solutions including the use of barges, concrete pump lines, and amphibious equipment.
Start Date: January 2018 Completion Date: May 2019
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Irby crews, attending emergency restoration activities on the Gulf Coast as a result of Hurricane Harvey, adapted deployments to provide needed specialist personnel and equipment to restoration efforts in Florida. By months end, power had been restored to pre-storm output levels.
Start Date: September 2017 Completion Date: September 2017
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At its peak, forced outages displaced more than 10,000 MW of electricity generating capacity within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas grid including six major 345kV transmission lines and more than two hundred 69 kV–138 kV lines. As Harvey made landfall, caravans of Irby specialist personnel and equipment were mobilized so the power restoration process could begin as soon as the rain and winds subsided.
Alongside many fellow Quanta Services companies, Irby teams logged 114,000 manhours restoring power to impacted communities.
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Palo Verde-Pinal West 500kV Transmission Line Construction Project
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