Mears Group, A Quanta Services Company
At Mears Group, we believe in developing and retaining the best people in the industry and providing best value services to our customers in the natural gas, electric, and telecom industries. We take pride in developing the infrastructure of our country by connecting people and resources. As an industry leader, we have built our reputation as a premier provider of services with a solid track record of performance, integrity and above all a commitment to safety, quality, and our people.

Overhead Lineman

This position is responsible for the construction and maintenance of our nations Power Grid. You will assist your team in building, repairing, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems.

What Do You Offer Us?

• Securing the safety of yourself and others while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
• Readily joining storm restoration efforts in times of need
• Operating vehicles and equipment in a professional manner
• Strings overhead wires
• Sets poles and anchors
• Assists with installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, cross-arms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
• Assists in replacing fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems
• Able to perform rigorous physic labor
• Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in line work
• Capable of working at heights and or confined spaces
• Understand basic rigging, hand lines and lineman knot tying
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on circuit
• Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape

What We Offer You

• Paid on-the-job technical and professional training
• Defined career path for future growth
• Competitive wages and industry-leading benefits including Retirement Plan

What is Required?

• Must possess at least a valid class A Commercial Drivers License permit upon hire
• Must possess a strong knowledge of Lineman work
• Able to read/write and communicate effectively
• Able to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms
• Able to travel long distance on short notice, when required
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required
• Able to lift more than 50 lbs.
• Willing to work over-time when requested

This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and/or 49 CFR Part 199.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.