Lineman/Linewoman

Requisition Id14762

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory has an opening for a Lineman/Linewoman. In this role, you will, under limited supervision, perform tasks associated with this position as well as other tasks as directed by management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Using knowledge of principles and operation of transmission and distribution systems, overhead and underground distribution, and transmission construction and maintenance methods, perform tasks associated with the position.

• Install and remove poles, towers, and structures.

• Install and change transformers.

• Install and maintain underground cable.

• Abide by the principles of Safe Conduct of Research including being personally responsible for ensuring safe operations by raising safety concerns, using a questioning attitude, considering hazards for every task, and never stop learning.

• Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace - in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic (or Required) Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a certified lineman apprenticeship

• A minimum of three years journeyman level lineman experience. An equivalent combination of education and relevant lineman experience may be considered.

• Knowledge of principles and operation of transmission and distribution systems, overhead and underground distribution and transmission construction and maintenance methods

• Valid driver's license

• Ability to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) within three months of employment.

• Work will involve various physical requirements and certain working conditions and as such a post offer, pre-hire physical will be required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Formal training programs

• Industrial experience

• Experience with interrupters

• Experience with SNC Vista Gear

• Bucket Rescue Training Certification

• Manhole Rescue Certification

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.