Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Overhead Distribution B Lineperson

A line worker installs and fixes overhead distribution and transmission systems, which includes poles, cables, and electrical systems. Line Workers also fit, repair, and maintain underground cables and electrical equipment.

Pay : Competitive/Hourly (more detail during your interview process)

Benefits :

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Short/Long Term Disability

• Matching 401(k) Plan

• Paid Holidays and Vacation

• FR Clothing Provided

• Employee Payroll Deduction Program

If you are looking for your next career advancement and are a goal-oriented person that wants to work for a company that values safety and appreciates good employees, please apply today.

Our company performs work within the Southeastern Region of the United States. Our region offices are located in Lake City, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Bonita Springs, and Ft. Myers, Florida. We offer year-round employment with a company that values the team approach toward building quality projects. If you are looking for your next career advancement and are a goal-oriented person that wants to work for a company that values safety and appreciates good employees, please apply today.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Assists with installation, operation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground electrical power lines and systems. Work is generally performed overhead.

• Assists in the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of distribution utility power lines.

• Assists with service calls concerning power outages and electrical problems.

• Receives training both in book/classroom skills and on the job skills. Must continue to pass ongoing training to precede to higher skill/job levels.

• Operates motorized equipment, use hand tools, and perform routine maintenance on electrical equipment, machinery, and tools. Performs janitorial duties on equipment and in shop areas.

• Stocks and services vehicles to be equipped to respond to emergency situations.

• Work nights, weekends, and holidays for extended periods; may be required to perform duties as part of recovery force during emergencies and disasters.

• Works at varying heights above ground, in manholes and/or in confined spaces with proper Personal Protective Equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Ability to perform at varying heights above ground, in manholes and/or in confined spaces with proper Personal Protective Equipment.

• Able to:

• work with hands above head for extended periods of time.

• climb a power pole using climbing hooks and belt.

• drive all vehicles assigned to the line crew, operate digger derrick to set poles and use jackhammer, etc.

• Available to work long hours and overtime during holidays, emergencies, weekends, etc. Subject to call out work.

• Able to meet and maintain weight restrictions for bucket truck as identified by truck manufacturer.

Education & Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience in the electrical power line construction industry.

• Ability to provide proof of work experience, schooling, and other certifications obtained during career.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• Driver License Required, willingness to obtain a valid CDL within 90 days of employment preferred.

Travel Requirements:

• Willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.

Physical Requirements:

• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): Sitting, Kneeling, and Crawling

• FREQUENT (up to 66 %): Stooping, Squatting, Body Twisting, Manual Dexterity, Reading, Climbing Ladders, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Poles, Gripping, and Climbing Stairs

• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Standing, Walking, Sense of Touch, Speaking Clearly, Seeing Distant, Seeing, Reaching, Range of Motion, Hearing-Speech Range, Depth Perception, Color Vision, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting Over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Balancing, Lifting Up to 10 lbs., and Lifting Up to 50 lbs.

Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

About Us:

Musgrove Construction, LLC offers excellent opportunities for career-oriented individuals who want to be a part of our team. Our goal is to provide a safe work environment for all our employees to perform quality work with our many clients. ULCS employees share in Productivity and Safety Incentive programs. We also offer an excellent compensation package that includes a competitive benefits package, paid holidays, and paid vacation. Flame Retardant clothing is provided for all employees at no cost to them. Various work locations do offer employee payroll deduct programs for work boots and tools for the job.

Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.