3755 - Lineman - Foreman (NC)

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Date: May 5, 2026

Location: NC, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Company : Bird Electric Enterprises  

Req Id : 114820 

Opportunity Type : Craft (non-union) 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Job Summary

Direct and supervise the installation or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards. May erect poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers. Plan and coordinate the efforts of the craft workers under his/her supervision and motivate them to accomplish the work safely, correctly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

One or more of the following certifications: NCCER Power Line Work NCCER Power Generation Maintenance Electrician State Electrical License NCCER Rigger NCCER Fundamentals of Crew Leadership NCCER Project Supervision NCCER Project Management

Minimum Qualifications

Must have working experience as a Journeyman Lineman or the equivalent combination of education and experience in an industrial construction setting working with High Voltage cables. Strong working knowledge of the installation or repair of cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. Ability to understand and follow directions. Must have all necessary tools (see Lineman Tool List). Must be at least 18 years of age. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

NCCER Power Line Work NCCER Power Generation Maintenance Electrician State Electrical License NCCER Rigger NCCER Fundamentals of Crew Leadership NCCER Project Supervision NCCER Project Management

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas, see and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

Work Environment:

• Typical construction site environment.
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

Competencies

Salary Plan

ELC: Electrical

Job Grade

003

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To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met.

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