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Senior Lineman

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City of Cleveland

Cleveland, OH (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 5 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/20/2026

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Job Description

Senior Lineman Under directive supervision and occasionally under general directive supervision, in addition to performing all the duties of a Lineman, engages in any of the work on construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead distribution and sub-transmission areas which may be energized up to and including 15,000 volts. Carries through assignments.
TYPICAL TASKS
Builds and maintains overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines up to and including 15 KV using "hot" line tools according to industry standards. Clears hazards and restores service as assigned. Repairs and maintains constant current regulators, fuse and line disconnects, air brake switches, and reclosures in the field. Performs various operations such as transferring circuit loads by making cuts and ties, isolating and installing bypass facilities for underground services, switching overhead and underground transmission and distribution on circuits, and switching customers' vault service. Changes distribution transformers under emergency conditions. Changes voltage taps. Phases out and banks multi-phase transformers. Makes proper connections. Phases out feeders. Repairs and maintains transmission switches and lighting protective equipment in the field, up to 15,000 volts. Directs and trains employees assigned to him/her. Performs other similar and less skilled work. Performs the duties of a Lineman.

A High School Diploma or GED is required. Must have completed an Electrical Lineman program or a four-year Apprenticeship Program. Two years of full time paid experience as a High Tension Lineman or equivalent is required. A valid State of Ohio Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement is required. May be required to work overtime during emergencies and for emergency call outs. Must be able to lift and carry 75 pounds. The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.