{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1380aa697d29ae905faa34a3","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1380aa697d29ae905faa34a3","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1380aa697d29ae905faa34a3","title":"Lineman Apprentice 2","description":"Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.\n\nAs an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.\n\nCompany : Bird Electric Enterprises\nReq Id : 114966\nOpportunity Type : Craft (non-union)\nRelocation eligible : No\nFull time/Part time : Full-Time\nProject Only Hire : No\nVisa Sponsorship Available: No\nJob Summary\nAssist lineman in the installation or repair of cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.\nKey Responsibilities\nUse appropriate hand (i.e. drill, screwdriver) and power tools to properly measure, cut, assemble, install, test or repair cables or wires; and install all other related items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications.\nHelp install, maintain, inspect, test, and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches according to electrical diagrams and specifications.\nOpen switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.\nClimb poles or use truck‐mounted buckets to access equipment.\nDrive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites. Travel in trucks, helicopters, and airplanes to inspect lines for freedom from obstruction and adequacy of insulation.\nIdentify defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical‐testing instruments.\nDig holes, using augers, and set poles, using cranes and power equipment.\nPlace insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and joints.\nSplice or solder cables together or to overhead transmission lines, customer service lines, or street light lines, using hand tools, epoxies, or specialized equipment.\nString wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons, and buildings, setting lines in place and using winches to adjust tension.\nAttach cross‐arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment to poles prior to installing them. Replace or straighten damaged poles.\nCoordinate work assignment preparation and completion with other workers.\nLay underground cable directly in trenches, or string it through conduit running through the trenches.\nClean, tin, and splice corresponding conductors by twisting ends together or by joining ends with metal clamps and soldering connections.\nPull up cable by hand from large reels mounted on trucks.\nMay utilize equipment to excavate for foundations, layout and install ground grid, utilize equipment to spread rock, or operate manlift.\nParticipate in all safety related processes and programs as requested. Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries. Understand that no job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised. Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional. If needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved.\nReport all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed.\nParticipate in all pre‐job work planning and safety discussions; Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate and/or mitigate hazards.\nUnderstand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back‐up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens).\nUnderstand, support, and follow lockout/tag out procedures. Attend site specific training and assure you follow all procedures as out lined in training.\nFollow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment.\nUse effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.\nListen to co‐workers suggestions, safety concerns, and recommendations giving full attention to what they are saying and take the time to understand the points being made, asking questions and providing feedback when appropriate.\nCoordinate work with other crafts and co‐workers on the job.\nManagement Responsibilities\nIndividual Contributor\nPreferred Qualifications\nNCCER Construction Craft Laborer\nNCCER Core Curriculum or equivalent Craft Training Program\nMinimum Qualifications\n2000 documented hours and proven DOL approved lineman apprentice program participation. Working knowledge of the lineman craft. Developing knowledge of the installation or repair of cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems and transmission towers and lines. Ability to understand and follow directions. In addition, must have all necessary tools (see Lineman helper tool list). Must be at least 18 years of age.\nCertifications\nNCCER Construction Craft Laborer\nNCCER Core Curriculum or equivalent Craft Training Program\nWork Environment/Physical Demands\nTypical construction site environment\nRequires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.\nRequires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.\nRequires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions\nIncludes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.\nWork around hazardous equipment.\nThis position is considered a safety sensitive position.\nLift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.\nStand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas, see and hear naturally or with correction.\nFull range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.\nRequires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.\nRequires repetitive movement.\nClimb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.\nWork up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.\nCompetencies\nSalary Plan\nELC: Electrical\nJob Grade\n100\nBird, a Black & Veatch Company, endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.\n\nBird, a Black & Veatch Company, is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.\n\nOur comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers and array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with life insurance and a robust wellness program.\n\nTo support a healthy work-life balance, we offer paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met.\n\nA variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals including, but not limited to, a company matched 401k plan, vendor discounts, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, identity theft and credit monitoring services, and the B&V Credit Union.\n\nBy valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.\n\nBVH Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.\n\nNotice to External Search Firms: BVH Inc, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. 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We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.\n\nCompany : Bird Electric Enterprises\nReq Id : 114966\nOpportunity Type : Craft (non-union)\nRelocation eligible : No\nFull time/Part time : Full-Time\nProject Only Hire : No\nVisa Sponsorship Available: No\nJob Summary\nAssist lineman in the installation or repair of cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers.\nKey Responsibilities\nUse appropriate hand (i.e. drill, screwdriver) and power tools to properly measure, cut, assemble, install, test or repair cables or wires; and install all other related items in accordance with the applicable plans and specifications.\nHelp install, maintain, inspect, test, and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches according to electrical diagrams and specifications.\nOpen switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.\nClimb poles or use truck‐mounted buckets to access equipment.\nDrive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites. Travel in trucks, helicopters, and airplanes to inspect lines for freedom from obstruction and adequacy of insulation.\nIdentify defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical‐testing instruments.\nDig holes, using augers, and set poles, using cranes and power equipment.\nPlace insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and joints.\nSplice or solder cables together or to overhead transmission lines, customer service lines, or street light lines, using hand tools, epoxies, or specialized equipment.\nString wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons, and buildings, setting lines in place and using winches to adjust tension.\nAttach cross‐arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment to poles prior to installing them. Replace or straighten damaged poles.\nCoordinate work assignment preparation and completion with other workers.\nLay underground cable directly in trenches, or string it through conduit running through the trenches.\nClean, tin, and splice corresponding conductors by twisting ends together or by joining ends with metal clamps and soldering connections.\nPull up cable by hand from large reels mounted on trucks.\nMay utilize equipment to excavate for foundations, layout and install ground grid, utilize equipment to spread rock, or operate manlift.\nParticipate in all safety related processes and programs as requested. Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries. Understand that no job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised. Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional. If needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved.\nReport all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed.\nParticipate in all pre‐job work planning and safety discussions; Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate and/or mitigate hazards.\nUnderstand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back‐up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens).\nUnderstand, support, and follow lockout/tag out procedures. Attend site specific training and assure you follow all procedures as out lined in training.\nFollow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment.\nUse effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.\nListen to co‐workers suggestions, safety concerns, and recommendations giving full attention to what they are saying and take the time to understand the points being made, asking questions and providing feedback when appropriate.\nCoordinate work with other crafts and co‐workers on the job.\nManagement Responsibilities\nIndividual Contributor\nPreferred Qualifications\nNCCER Construction Craft Laborer\nNCCER Core Curriculum or equivalent Craft Training Program\nMinimum Qualifications\n2000 documented hours and proven DOL approved lineman apprentice program participation. Working knowledge of the lineman craft. Developing knowledge of the installation or repair of cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems and transmission towers and lines. Ability to understand and follow directions. In addition, must have all necessary tools (see Lineman helper tool list). Must be at least 18 years of age.\nCertifications\nNCCER Construction Craft Laborer\nNCCER Core Curriculum or equivalent Craft Training Program\nWork Environment/Physical Demands\nTypical construction site environment\nRequires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.\nRequires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.\nRequires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions\nIncludes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.\nWork around hazardous equipment.\nThis position is considered a safety sensitive position.\nLift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.\nStand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas, see and hear naturally or with correction.\nFull range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.\nRequires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.\nRequires repetitive movement.\nClimb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.\nWork up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.\nCompetencies\nSalary Plan\nELC: Electrical\nJob Grade\n100\nBird, a Black & Veatch Company, endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.\n\nBird, a Black & Veatch Company, is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.\n\nOur comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers and array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with life insurance and a robust wellness program.\n\nTo support a healthy work-life balance, we offer paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met.\n\nA variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals including, but not limited to, a company matched 401k plan, vendor discounts, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, identity theft and credit monitoring services, and the B&V Credit Union.\n\nBy valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.\n\nBVH Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.\n\nNotice to External Search Firms: BVH Inc, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. 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