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Powerline Damage Assessor is perfect for Journeymen Linemen, or Retired Journeymen Linemen, OR must be a person with a minimum of 5 year’s experience in utility distribution or transmission systems (operations, engineering, or construction) preferred.

This is a 1099 Contractor Position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Clearly and concisely able to identify primary and secondary electrical facilities, including poles, direct wires, secondary wires, services, primary insulators, transformers, fuses, reclosers, regulators, OCBs, substations, etc.
• Conduct all work duties safely and adhere to all company and OSHA safety standards, regulations, and policies.
• Familiar with knowledge of electrical distribution and transmission safety rules and procedures.
• Pay attention to detail and take direct and accurate notes.
• Must be able to identify the difference between electrical, cablevision, and telephone lines.
• Troubleshoot and identify all hazards with energized and non-energized primary and secondary voltages.
• Lead on a two-person team assigned to patrol distribution lines damaged by ice, wind, or other causes.
• Identify all necessary repairs required for restoration.
• Able to read and follow distribution circuit maps noting facilities are needing repair.
• Complete detailed client damage reports and take detailed notes of damage assessment.
• Able to use binoculars, cell phones, and any equipment needed to perform the scope of work.
• Be available for work the daily hours required by the utility’s work schedule and until completion of the restoration work and released by the utility.
• Be able to stand and maneuver through various terrain and weather conditions.
• Complete any follow-up work required by utility, sweeps, etc.
• Work Safely and as a Team.

Position Requirements

The position requires someone physically capable of walking out powerline right of way under various weather and terrain conditions. Weather conditions may include snow, ice, rain, wind, or high heat/humidity. The terrain conditions may include but are not limited to off-road rural areas in swampy or overgrown ways, mountainous terrain.

Other Requirements

Minimum of 5 years experience in utility distribution or transmission systems (engineering, operations, or construction) preferred will take experienced fiber or cable tower workers.

Grid Electric will provide the Storm Damage Assessor will have the following items before reporting for damage assessment duty:

• Hard hat
• Safety glasses
• Reflective vest
• Work Gloves
• Personal Voltage Detector (PVD)

Storm Damage Assessor is required to provide E-rated – Steel or Composite toed boots, work jeans, long sleeve shirts, jackets, face masks, etc.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are those that the contractor must meet to perform this job’s essential functions successfully.

While performing the duties of this job, the contractor is regularly required to talk or hear. The contractor is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle to feel, and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

While performing this job’s duties, the contractor is frequently exposed to various climate conditions. The contractor is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Competencies

• Self-Motivated
• Safe work practices
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

NOTE

We accept your drivers if you choose; they just need to contact us to fill out the required paperwork and pass
screening.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Contractor and do not discriminate because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.