Job Description

Company Summary

MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by the strength of decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients.

MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. Were always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MUS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

Job Summary

The Underground Lineman is responsible for performing diversified work related to the construction and maintenance of underground power lines from plant/station to meter base, auxiliary facilities, and equipment for the distribution of electricity. This position supports the Line team and works with other personnel from various departments.

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized underground work.
• Lead crew and represent the Company in absence of the Foreman.
• Effectively conduct pre-job briefings.
• Possess a working knowledge of all aspects of underground distribution.
• Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
• Capable of operating a backhoe
• Capable of safely operating and maintaining company equipment.
• Possesses knowledge of tools for terminating cable.
• Understands grounding procedures.
• Understands confined space requirements.
• Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
• Understands underground services, infrastructure and duct banks.
• Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.
• Promote safety at all times .
• Performs all other related work as required to complete the job.

Minimum

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of experience.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Understands flag and tag procedures .
• Possesses a CDL or able to obtain one within 60 days of employment .
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Willing to work over-time when requested.
• Able to use hand tools on a continuous basis.
• Capable of being exposed to dirt and power on a daily basis.
• Knowledge in identifying underground utility locates.
• Possesses knowledge of tools for terminating cable.
• Capable of terminating different sizes of cable.
• Knowledge in troubleshooting underground circuits.
• Able to identify unforeseen obstacles that would hinder safety or production.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required .

Preferred

• 5 or more years of experience.
• OSHA 10 Certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle to feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Companys policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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