Anyone interested in being considered for employment with Black River MUST have a current application on file. Applications and resumes can be emailed to: BREC-HR@blackriver.coop or mailed to: Human Resources, Black River, PO Box 130, Sumter, SC 29151.
Current Openings:
Lineman, First Class
Essential Job Functions
- Communicate verbally and understand audible signals in emergency/safety situations
- Interact with and provide exceptional service to our membership
- Maintains 7200 KVA line voltage
- Troubleshoot electrical outages, power quality and complete installation and maintenance work related to all aspects of electric distribution and transmission systems
- Perform rubber gloving work for safely working with primary/high-voltage and low-voltage lines and equipment
- Install and retire overhead and underground electric lines
- Perform sustained work at heights including ladder work, climbing and working from poles, and bucket work
- Repair and install street lights
- Frame, install, or replace poles
- Maintain lines and support structures in substations
- Operate heavy equipment including diggers, trenchers, back hoes, and bucket trucks
- Remove tree limbs near electric lines
- Work overtime outside of scheduled hours, participating in on-call duty rotation schedule, in response to acute and/ or planned service needs
- Complete documentation for project planning and completion
- Act as a Lead Lineman or Foreman as needed
- Respond from home to primary work location within a reasonable amount of time
- Perform service and member service work including disconnects and reconnects
- Locate buried lines including electric and gas underground services
- Meter Reading and associated meter reading processes
- Organize equipment and perform regular and preventative maintenance
General Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Journeyman (First Class) Lineman Certification or proof of completion of equivalent training and/or experience
- Two or more years of relevant work experience as a Journeyman Lineman, Class A Lineman, or First Class Power Lineman
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret electrical/distribution circuits, staking sheets and work orders
- Ability to climb utility poles and work from elevated surfaces
- Ability to work for prolonged periods of time in personal protective equipment
- Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers, members and the public
- Experience with underground line work, including URD systems and cables, fault location and repair, and switching
- Bucket truck and pole top rescue certification and/or valid proof of completion
- Commitment to safe working practices and knowledge of safety policies/procedures
- Must have basic computer skills and be able to adapt to technological changes as they are implemented
- Strong Lineman underground craftwork skills, including inline splices, terminations and elbows
- Valid Commercial driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Safe work record and a firm commitment to safety
- Able and willing to travel on a regular basis
- Able to lift, push, pull and carry at least 75 lbs.
- Requires frequent sitting, standing and walking, and exposure to seasonal elements
- May be required to stand, kneel and work in confined spaces for an extended period of time, and must be able to fit into a confined space rescue harness
This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefit package.
All employees must live within our service area. There is no relocation benefit provided.
Click below for a copy of our employment application: