Lineman jobs in New Brunswick, NJ

Lineman constructs, maintains, and repairs overhead and underground transmission lines. Performs site preparation tasks, including digging holes or trenches, installing anchors, climbing poles, and using equipment like digger derricks, aerial lifts, pulling and tensioning equipment, forklifts, and dump trucks. Being a Lineman installs wire and cable. Follows all safety regulations and procedures. Additionally, Lineman work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Requires a valid Driver's License. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Lineman works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Lineman typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Lineman/High Voltage Electrician
  • SJS Executives LLC
  • Colts Neck, NJ FULL_TIME
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    SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, is seeking a reliable, safety conscious, journeyman-level High Voltage Electrician (HVE) to work full time for SJS in Earle, NJ to help support the utility operations at a US Navy facility.

     

    SJS is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with 250 employees coast to coast and a headquarters in Virginia Beach, Virginia; it specializes in professional services to support federal and military organizations.

     

    The pay for this position is $48 per hour. The benefits are 11 paid federal holidays per year, 56 hours of annual accrued Sick Leave (equivalent to 7 paid days off), and an employer-paid medical, health, dental, and life insurance bundle. (After 1 year of employment, 10 Vacation days also become available.)

     

     

    This High Voltage Electrician needs to be a Level II technician, meaning he or she must possess at least one of these 3 key qualifications to be eligible for this job:

     

    1. A Level III Electrical Testing Technician (ETT) certification; or
    2. Equivalent proof of 4 years of electrician experience; or
    3. 8,000 hours of electrical-type training to such a program administered by an electric utility.

     

    The right candidate will have strong working knowledge of the high voltage electricity trade, sound knowledge of electrical theory and formulas and the mathematical skills to accurately calculate and apply voltage, current and power-related formulas.

     

    He or she will already have experience in overhead and underground distribution system construction and maintenance of distribution systems and substations/switchyards; in maintenance and repair including splicing and termination of medium voltage cables from 2400 Vac to 69K vac and DC voltages from 12 Vdc to 300 Vdc.

     

    The ideal candidate for this position is a Navy veteran with an understanding of the Navy Safety and Health Requirement manual, related agency equipment regulations and directives and Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) publications, manuals, directives, standards, policies, and procedures pertaining to high voltage electrical systems maintenance and repair.

     

    This person will enjoy collaborating with a team and know how to conduct themselves with decorum, as they will be working on a property owned by the United States federal government and interacting daily with servicemembers in uniform.

     

    Responsibilities include:

    • Read and consult circuit diagrams to perform layout, complete installation, modification, and repair of high voltage distribution systems such as repairing switchgear, installing transformers, etc., including troubleshooting and fault diagnosis, such as locating defects in cables; select proper materials to make installations or repairs
    • Perform a variety of other high voltage electrical work including managing and executing outages to support construction activities on the base
    • Receive, execute and complete daily work orders in a timely fashion, planning each workday carefully to achieve all objectives within a normal 8-hour work period and without incurring overtime; a workload manager will provide background information about any anomalies or unusual circumstances pertaining to each work order, and they will also inspect the completed work daily to ensure proper quality
    • Perform troubleshooting using three-line, single, print and protection drawings to diagnose and determine proper corrective action for electric power-controlling equipment such as switch gear, transformer banks, circuit breakers in substations and power-generating facilities; read and understand circuit diagrams of interconnects such as the generators, buses, switches, and circuit breakers in a power-generating facility or the feeders, substations, transformers, and interconnections of a distribution system, in order to diagnose problems in the electrical system
    • Operate test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power quality meters, insulation resistance testers, high potential testers, phase sticks, phase rotation meters, digital test equipment, other electrical test equipment, and cable locating and fault finding equipment as needed daily
    • Perform routine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing of equipment in high voltage switchyards, substations, and power operations centers
    • Participate in special projects such as pre-commissioning/checkout of new substations, stage additions, or substation inspections, and commissioning preparation.
    • Must comply with safe clearance procedures and all related safety rules and regulations; must consistently and properly wear correct High Voltage Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times when working
    • Participate diplomatically in meetings with the SJS management team, Navy workload managers or contracting officers, and representatives of other companies
    • Document actual hours worked into an electronic timecard at the end of every workday; submit completed timecards electronically bi-weekly
    • Ensure all designated working areas are maintained in an orderly manner and continuously maintained free of trash and debris including at the end of the workday
    • Other high voltage electrical-related tasks as assigned by the SJS Director of West Coast Operations or his designee, which may be a government workload manager.

    Qualifications:

    • Journeyman Lineman certification or equivalent (meaning one of the 3 key qualifications listed above)
    • Have some experience with low voltage systems including but not limited to maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing power breakers
    • Valid Driver's License - "C" class
    • Be OSHA 10 - General Industry or Construction Certified and CPR certified before starting work; SJS may provide financial assistance for these courses if necessary
    • Must be able to become a qualified person per NESC, NEC, NFPA 70E
    • Be able to read and interpret standard construction blueprints and operating manuals
    • Ability to perform regular and recurring field inspections, investigations, or surveys in which there is a considerable amount of physical activity including walking, stooping, bending, and climbing.
    • Work at heights, in confined spaces, and possibly in awkward positions for extended periods
    • Must be able to successfully pass a drug test and a thorough background check for access onto a military installation; please note the background check for this position extends past 7 years, in conformance with federal law and US Department of Justice guidelines for work on a military installation.

    SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy status and/or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

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Diesel Mechanic
  • MXR Imaging, Inc.
  • Manasquan, NJ
  • Position Summary: This role is responsible for performing work in the refurbishment, repair, and maintenance of mobile M...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Diesel Mechanic
  • Ryder System
  • SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ
  • Position Description Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Senior Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet ...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lead Diesel Mechanic>
  • XPO Logistics
  • Carlstadt, NJ
  • XPO Logistics - JobID: 370130 [Field Technician / Maintenance Technician] As a Mechanic at XPO Logistics, you'll: Perfor...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Bus (Diesel) Mechanic
  • NJ Transit
  • Neptune, NJ
  • Bus (Diesel) Mechanic Bus Maintenance Forbes List of America's Best Employers 2021, 2022, & 2023 Move forward with us! A...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Diesel Mechanic Technician
  • Ryder System
  • SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ
  • Position Description Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Senior Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet ...
  • 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Diesel Mechanic
  • Ryder
  • South Plainfield, NJ
  • Position Description: Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Senior Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet...
  • 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Maintenance Mechanic
  • Refresco
  • Wharton, NJ
  • ELIGIBLE FOR SIGN-ON BONUS - $3,500! Salary Commensurate w/ Experience Summary: The Maintenance Technician is responsibl...
  • 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Maintenance Mechanic
  • Staffmark
  • Monroe Township, NJ
  • Want a job opportunity where you can advance your skills and experience? Keep reading! Staffmark has a new, direct-hire ...
  • 3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 5.789 square miles (14.995 km2), including 5.227 square miles (13.539 km2) of land and 0.562 square miles (1.456 km2) of water (9.71%). New Brunswick is in Raritan Valley (a line of cities in central New Jersey). New Brunswick is on the south side of Raritan Valley along with Piscataway Township, Highland Park, Edison Township, and Franklin Township (Somerset County). New Brunswick lies southwest of Newark and New York City and northeast of Trenton and Philadelphia. New Brunswick is bordered by Piscataway, Highland Park...
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Income Estimation for Lineman jobs
$99,579 to $111,183
New Brunswick, New Jersey area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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