Under general supervision performs various activities pertaining to the construction, installation and maintenance, of the electrical distribution system, including overhead and underground facilities, substations, metering and related equipment. Performs other duties such as responding to power outages, locating and correcting causes of outages, assisting in training and instructing apprentice linemen, and performing other related duties. Reports to the Foreman.

Handles, under specific instructions and as delegated, basic assignments; determines materials and equipment needed, ascertaining that equipment is safe to operate; arranging for spotting of underground lines; performing switching as needed; grounding of circuits and equipment; installing protective devices and contacting property owners on tree trimming and right-of-way matters as required. Responds to power outages and on-call schedules; cutting and trimming trees and clearing right of ways.

Performs and leads in installing and removing poles and their attachments, including framing, erecting, and aligning poles; assembling, installing and removing line conductors, insulators, guys and associated devices; cutting and trimming trees, underbrush; stringing, sagging, tying-in and connecting conductor wires and cables; installing and removing cutouts, air break switches and other line devices; installing and locating underground cable, equipment and connections; installing street lighting equipment; and overseeing execution of portion of specific work as assigned.