We are currently seeking linemen for our upcoming Overhead Electrician openings.  This posting has been put up to build a pipeline of candidates for the openings that will be available due to number of reasons (promotions, transfers, retirements, additional work, etc.) .  Poisition will be assigned to support Overhead Transmission in Transmission & Substation.

 In this position you will restore service, perform maintenance and construction work, and perform switching operations on the transmission and distribution systems, assign and coordinate work so as to properly safeguard employees, the public, and the property of customers and the Company; and perform related work as assigned.

Typical examples of the duties are:

1. Restoring service or eliminating trouble on the transmission and distribution systems, including customers equipment, involving determining the equipment at fault and making permanent or temporary repairs by performing such work as cutting conductors in the clear, replacing or repairing poles and attachments, conductors, transformers, and other devices and equipment, transferring loads to other circuits, and connecting emergency transformers and generators.

2. Performing routine maintenance work on the transmission and distribution system, involving such duties as replacing or repairing poles and attachments, transformers, and other devices and equipment, including temporary grounding, pulling slack, trimming trees, washing insulators, maintaining equipment in designated vaults and electric service stations, and assisting in identifying, testing, and phasing underground lines.

3. Performing overhead or underground residential type distribution work and such light construction work as installing or removing services and single-phase meters, installing and removing conductors, poles and attachments, transformers, street lighting fixtures, and other devices and equipment.

4. Performing switching operations, under the direction of a dispatcher, on the transmission and distribution system, including street light circuits, and at distribution centers, electric service stations, designated network centers and unattended substations, involving operating such equipment as switches, love line clamps, voltage regulators, circuit breakers, fuses, and other electrical devices.

5. Inspecting lines and equipment, distribution centers, electric service stations, and designated network centers, recording instrument readings, and reporting maintenance and repair work needed.

Due to the nature of our work, this position may be required to work extended hours, including 24 x 7 coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Qualifications:
Must have at least 2 years of experience with primary voltage as an Overhead Lineman, resulting in a thorough knowledge of operating and construction standards.

Position Location
Chicago, Illinois and Nearby Suburbs

Email resumes michael.macko@exeloncorp.com