Lineman B- Overhead Distribution

Date: Jul 23, 2026

Location:
Abilene, TX, US, 79601

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Company: Linetec Services, LLC (S4)

Description:
Who We Are

Linetec is a part of the Centuri Group, who is comprised of a family of companies that make up a utility infrastructure enterprise, operating throughout the US and Canada, 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!

As a Lineman B2 you will build multiphase energized facilities. Experience required is third year second, six months. You will report to the crew Foreman.

CDL class A required.

What You'll Do

Work on utility poles and fixtures on energized situations

Demonstrate proper cover application, handling energized multiphase primary conductors and working around covered multiphase lines

Frame transformer banks, rotate three phase secondary/services and troubleshoot overhead lines

Complete tree trimming, multimeter operations, using line test equipment, cut-outs and reclosures, advanced rigging, line repair with rubber gloves and hot sticks

Read job prints and built to spec

Follow safety performance requirements

Introduction to URD installations, overhead line installation and removal, safety in URD maintenance, voltage regulators, rigging for high voltage and transformer connections

Perform other responsibilities as requested by leadership

What You'll Have

Minimum 3.5 years in the electrical powerline industry

All the skills required for a Lineman B1

Understand basic electricity and proper use, care and maintenance of hot sticks

Pass evaluation of competency before promotion and activity in the Apprenticeship Training Program

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

Pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test; hold/obtain DOT medical card

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

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.

Nearest Major Market: Abilene