Electrical Powerline Installer/Repairer jobs in Texas

Electrical Powerline Installer/Repairer installs, repairs, and maintains powerline equipment. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Being an Electrical Powerline Installer/Repairer may be required to be certified in an area of specialty with 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Additionally, Electrical Powerline Installer/Repairer relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Powerline Operator
  • BLS Electrical Inc
  • Odessa, TX FULL_TIME
  • Description

    The equipment operator position involves heavy equipment operation in the construction and maintenance and repair of electrical overhead power lines. 


    The candidate will possess considerable heavy equipment operation skills with experience and depth in constructing, repairing, and maintaining medium voltage (3) phase electrical overhead and underground distributions systems with associated utility equipment. Will work under the direction of a Line Crew Foreman.

    Requirements

    Roles and Responsibilities:

    • Assisting crew members and preventive and corrective maintenance for distribution systems up to 34.5 kV and secondary distribution with the utilization of a Derrick & Pressure Digger.
    • Ability to follow safe directions while handling various types of heavy suspended loads.
    • Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work
    • Properly inspects rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    • Understands when to wear personal protective equipment
    • Strings overhead wire
    • Sets poles and anchors
    • Assists with installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, cross-arms, insulators, switches, and switchgear
    • Frequently works with energized medium voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
    • Assists in replacing fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits
    • Maintains company vehicles, equipment, and tools while keeping them in good working order
    • Able to perform rigorous physical labor
    • Understand basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying
    • Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools
    • Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in line work
    • Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
    • Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape
    • Understands the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding
    • Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces
    • Understands minimum approach distance
    • Understands excavation requirements
    • Understands Flag and Tag procedures
    • Capable of checking voltage on transformers
    • Capable of utilizing a hand line
    • Able to identify different types of materials used in line work
    • Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather
    • Does other related work as required to complete the job


    Qualifications and Education Requirements:

    • 2-4 years pressure and Digger Derrik experience
    • Able to operate heavy equipment used in powerline construction
    • Possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
    • Able to read/write and communicate effectively
    • Able to lift in-excess of 50 lbs.
    • Willing to work over-time when requested
    • High School Diploma/GED or higher level

    Both mental and physical labor are a part of this job. Working conditions could be indoor or outdoor and the job may be subject to extreme weather conditions. Some light to moderate travel is possible. 

  • 9 Days Ago

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POWERLINE FOREMAN
  • BLS Electrical Inc
  • Odessa, TX FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionJOB OVERVIEW:The Powerline Foreman is a working foreman responsible for providing field supervision over crews involved in the installation, maintenance and repair of underground and overhe...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Electrical Powerline Inspector
  • SEnergy
  • Pecos, TX FULL_TIME
  • Seeking a detail-oriented, experienced journeyman lineman for distribution powerline inspections.Are you a journeyman lineman with experience in journey-level distribution electrical work in the insta...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Apprentice Powerline Technician
  • City of Garland, TX
  • Garland, TX FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary Responsible for building and maintaining dependable electric service in the GP&L area including overhead, underground, transmission and light system. Also, responsible for installing,...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Electrical Superintendent
  • Cummings Electrical
  • Fort Worth, TX FULL_TIME
  • Overview Please note that we are not accepting agency phone calls or referrals regarding vacancies with this position. We are currently seeking a Electrical Project Superintendent with 5 years’ experi...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Electrical Recruiter
  • Cummings Electrical
  • Fort Worth, TX FULL_TIME
  • Overview At Cummings Electrical, we focus on building partnerships with clients to deliver powerful electrical solutions and services. Our customers benefit from our turnkey approach, our depth of con...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Cable Installation Technician
  • DIRECTV
  • Linden, IA
  • This position will home dispatch out of one of the following areas: Newton, Carroll, Boone, Grinnell, Gutherie Center an...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cable Installation Technician
  • DIRECTV
  • Dedham, IA
  • This position will home dispatch out of one of the following areas: Newton, Carroll, Boone, Grinnell, Gutherie Center an...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cable Installation Technician
  • DIRECTV
  • Conrad, IA
  • This position will home dispatch out of one of the following areas: Newton, Carroll, Boone, Grinnell, Gutherie Center an...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cable Installation Technician
  • DIRECTV
  • Dexter, IA
  • This position will home dispatch out of one of the following areas: Newton, Carroll, Boone, Grinnell, Gutherie Center an...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cable Installation Technician
  • DIRECTV
  • Tama, IA
  • This position will home dispatch out of one of the following areas: Newton, Carroll, Boone, Grinnell, Gutherie Center an...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cable Installation Technician
  • DIRECTV
  • Mc Callsburg, IA
  • This position will home dispatch out of one of the following areas: Newton, Carroll, Boone, Grinnell, Gutherie Center an...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cable Installation Technician
  • DIRECTV
  • Boone, IA
  • This position will home dispatch out of one of the following areas: Newton, Carroll, Boone, Grinnell, Gutherie Center an...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cable Installation Technician
  • DIRECTV
  • Elkhart, IA
  • This position will home dispatch out of one of the following areas: Newton, Carroll, Boone, Grinnell, Gutherie Center an...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Electrical Powerline Installer/Repairer jobs
$53,292 to $79,585

Electrical Powerline Installer/Repairer in Bloomington, IN
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Electrical Powerline Installer/Repairer in Brownsville, TX
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