Title:  Overhead Distribution Crew - Rio Grande Valley Resiliency Project

Who We Are

Centuri Group is comprised of a family of companies that make up a utility infrastructure enterprise, operating throughout the US and Canada, committed to safely delivering gas, electric and utility services to our customers and the community. We help you build your career on Solid Ground by investing in your development and valuing your unique skills, perspective, and background. Employees are the lifeblood of our organization, and we’re committed to providing a stable foundation to continuously grow and thrive. We’ve got work for the next 100 years - All we need is you!

Linetec is seeking experienced Overhead Distribution Crews to support the Rio Grande Valley Resiliency Project. We are looking for established crews consisting of a Foreman, Journeyman Lineman, Lineman B, and Apprentice who are committed to safely delivering high-quality overhead distribution construction.

As a complete crew, you will work together to perform new construction, rebuilding, maintenance, and storm hardening of electric distribution systems while maintaining the highest standards of safety, productivity, and workmanship.

The Foreman will provide day-to-day leadership and direction for the crew while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company and customer standards.

What You'll Do

• Perform overhead electric distribution construction and maintenance.
• Construct, rebuild, and maintain distribution power lines.
• Safely operate equipment and tools required for overhead line work.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and customer requirements.
• Work collaboratively as an established crew to complete assigned projects.
• Maintain productivity while delivering high-quality workmanship.
• Travel throughout the Rio Grande Valley project area as required.
• Represent Linetec with professionalism and integrity on every job site.

What You'll Have

Foreman

• Previous experience leading overhead distribution crews.
• Strong leadership, communication, and safety management skills.
• CDL preferred or ability to obtain one within company guidelines.

Journeyman Lineman

• Journeyman Lineman certification or equivalent experience.
• Extensive overhead distribution experience.
• Ability to perform energized and de-energized line work safely.
• CDL required

Lineman B

• Progressive overhead distribution experience.
• Ability to safely perform line construction under the direction of the Foreman.
• CDL required.

Apprentice

• Basic knowledge of overhead line construction preferred.
• Willingness to learn and develop through hands-on field experience.
• CDL required.

Crew Requirements

• Experience in overhead electric distribution construction.
• Commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to travel within the Rio Grande Valley project area.
• Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements.

What You'll Get

• Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401K w/ Company Match
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays
• Potential Bonus Opportunities
• Career Development Opportunities
• Employee Discounts
• Weekly Payroll

Work Environment

• Work sites are outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions
• All worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English; must be fluent in English
• Work includes prolonged and repeated: lifting (including overhead, up to 50lbs); standing; climbing; kneeling; reaching and feeling; crouching and crawling
• Work is performed within the “red zone” of heavy equipment
• Working safely requires quick/accurate hand-eye coordination and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Legal Stuff

• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
• Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record is required
• Pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test; hold/obtain DOT medical card

Our Commitment to Opportunity

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.  Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.

Centuri is a Department of Transportation regulated employer. Certain safety-sensitive positions are covered under the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations, 49 CFR Part 40. It is important to note that marijuana remains a drug listed in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. It remains unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under the company’s Drug Free Workplace Policy to use or test positive for marijuana.