Lineman/Linewoman

Requisition Id 14762 

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.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

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.