Underground Distribution Lineman
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Overview:

Company Summary

MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by the strength of eight decades of experience, exceptional industry skills, and a deep commitment to our core values, we continually strive to innovate, uplevel our abilities, and provide extraordinary value to our clients.

MasTec Utility Services Company is a subsidiary of MasTec, a certified Minority-Controlled Company by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).

Job Summary

The Underground Distribution Lineman is responsible for performing diversified work related to the construction and maintenance of underground power lines from plant/station to meter base, auxiliary facilities, and equipment for the distribution of electricity. This position supports the Line team and works with other personnel from various departments.

Responsibilities:

• Drive truck to jobsite and maintain truck stock.
• Provide the needed services for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the customer's electrical distribution system.
• Understand and be able to perform switching procedures to isolate and insulate, splice, and terminate underground power lines following proper safety procedures.
• Set and work on underground transformers and other devices.
• Properly phase and mark/tag underground equipment.
• Provide connecting and disconnecting, installing and removal, and moving and transferring of various electrical devices on customers facilities (e.g. transformers, transformer banks, regulators, switches, switching devices, capacitor banks, etc.).
• Keep abreast of all changes in records, reports, and related information affecting this position.
• Investigate consumer complaints and make repairs to energized electrical distribution lines.
• Responsible for all personal actions and any personnel, vehicles, or equipment in their care, custody, or control.
• Report all personal and vehicle accidents/incidents immediately to supervisors, cooperate and assist in the investigations of the same.
• Set a good example for less experienced employees by always following and teaching safe practices.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience.
• 2 years of experience with terminations and cable splicing.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Preferred

• 5 or more years of experience.
• OSHA 10 Certification.
• CDL A/B.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Companys policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.