Lead Lineman

This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) under Title 49 CFR Part 382 and Part 40.  Any applicant/employee who is licensed and would operate a commercial vehicle for the Company will be subject to drug and alcohol testing under the Company’s FMCSA drug and alcohol testing programs.  Any employment, transfer, or promotion offer made for this position is contingent upon taking and passing a drug test prior to the commencement of the new role.  If an applicant/employee fails the drug test, any offer of employment, transfer, or promotion will be revoked.

LEAD 
In the absence of appropriate supervision or when directed, leads, assists, and works with other departmental personnel to ensure the efficient operation of related activities.  May be required to develop schedules, direct work assignments, prepare job related reports, complete other administrative duties, function in a journeyman capacity, and perform other work as needed.  Employees will perform any and all tasks for which they are properly trained and can competently and safely perform.

Must have and maintain a Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) in the State of Nevada.  The Company will be responsible for the cost of any physical and license renewal fees.

The Company and Union agree that in order to bid a Lead Lineman vacancy, the candidate must have at least five (5) years of experience working as a Journeyman Lineman.  It is agreed that this experience is necessary so that the Lead can be successful in understanding and performing his/her duties in this capacity considering they are responsible for a crew of individuals and their well-being, providing guidance and direction.  In addition, the lineman must be in good standing and void of any safety infractions in the past year.  

JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN  (6123)
Constructs high voltage power transmission and distribution overhead & underground lines; makes construction changes to existing lines; fittings and equipment; repairs power lines; services lines and line equipment; sets poles; installs cross arms, transformers, transformer racks, self contained single phase meters of 200 amps or less, and services of various types and sizes.
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