C Lineman - Transmission (GTC)

The Class C Lineman Transmission is an entry-level lineman position in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical transmission systems.

Requirements

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized transmission work.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Capable of learning transmission voltages on a circuit.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Capable of safely setting a pole.
• Capable of learning to understand and read blueprints.
• Capable of assisting with inspecting and recognizing structural problems.
• Able to work productively from an aerial device.
• Capable of assisting in troubleshooting.
• Able to work alone on de-energized lines.
• Capable of obtaining knowledge of wire stringing techniques.
• Capable of learning and understanding how to sag wire from structure or bucket.
• Able to assist with assembly and erect towers to all heights.
• Able to assist with working from an aerial ladder to catch off and clip in.
• Able to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures.
• Able to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
• Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
• Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods, covers, and PPE.
• Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
• Understands how to tie various lineman knots.
• Capable of making up and using a hand line.
• Understands grounding procedures.
• Understands proper equipment set-up and grounding procedures.
• Understands how and when to use Kellum grips.
• Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Understands minimum approach distance.
• Understands flag and tag procedures.
• Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.