Underground Journeyman Lineman

About Us

Irby Construction Company has been building infrastructure for the power industry for more than 75 years. Our business values and performance-driven mindset guide our actions. Our approach to work starts with safety, puts people first, seeks to innovate, and promises to perform.

Irby is proud of its inclusive work environment, family-oriented culture, excellent benefits, and clear pathways for career growth. We strive to provide every employee with clear expectations and opportunities for advancement. What’s more, Irby has long long-valued tenure. In fact, many of our executive leaders started with Irby early in their careers and in the field.

When you join our team, you join an established firm, with a culture centered around its people. Teamwork is how we work. There is no other way. Pride is ever-present inside our offices and the bond of brotherhood runs strong among our crews. 

Irby Construction is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quanta Services. That means team Irby gets the benefits of the company culture we’re known for along with the stability and resources of a Fortune 500 organization. (NYSE: PWR). 

Build your career at Irby Construction.

About this Role

An Underground Lineman performs skilled underground electrical activities and work including the installation, maintenance and upgrade of electrical and utility infrastructure systems. This class is responsible for performing related duties as required. This job is for Orlando and surrounding areas. 

What You'll Do

• Provide the needed services for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the customer's electrical distribution underground system.
• Provide technical skills needed for the operation and maintenance of reliable electrical service for the consumer.
• Provide for connecting, disconnecting, installation, removal, and relocation of various electrical devices on customer's facilities, i.e. switch cabinets, transformers, etc.
• Capable of investigating consumer complaints and making repairs to energized electrical distribution lines.
• Assume full responsibility for completed work, complete work with quality and timeliness.
• Perform routine line work without close supervision.
• Must be trained and experienced in basic and advanced electrical principles, possess a working knowledge of customer's specifications, and be proficient in all phases of underground line construction, be proficient in splicing, terminating, and repairs of primary and secondary URD cables, be capable of operating equipment necessary to complete jobs, i.e. bucket truck, digger.
• Must have a compliment of underground lineman hand tools.
• Must always comply with proper safety standards/procedures and company work practices. 

Construction Duties 

• Work involves physical exertion, heavy lifting, and exposure to inclement weather, as well as the hazardous conditions of working with high-voltage energized lines and equipment.
• Good physical condition and dexterity is required. This includes walking, stooping, bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, crawling, pushing, pulling, working in awkward positions and enclosed spaces. Lifting to 50 lbs. is required.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately and possess good hearing as needed for work and safety compliance in a hot line environment.
• Ability to travel and report for 24-hour standby when responding to storm relief throughout the United States.

What You'll Bring

• Adheres to all Company Safety and Health Policies.
• Must have 3-5 years of recent underground lineman experience.
• Must hold a valid Commercial Driver's License and maintain a Medical Card certified by a DOT Medical Examiner or have the ability to obtain one within an agreed upon timeframe.
• May work in storm restoration operations to rebuild and/or repair damaged power systems
• Must be able to work outside 100% of the time. We work in inclement weather that includes heat, cold, rain and possible snow.
• Subject to random alcohol and drug testing requirements and background checks.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Ability to properly inspect PPE and follow Company safety rules and policies
• This position requires vast experience in the construction and repair of electrical underground systems and Power Lines with a great emphasis on safety and OSHA Regulations and knowledge. Must be experienced in working on power lines in various conditions.

What You'll Get

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.