Job Description

Job Title: Linesmen Class 1


Reporting To: Foreman/Charge hand


Reporting in From: Trainee/Linesman Class 2


Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASWA 1974) NorPower, as your employer, has a duty to protect your health, safety and welfare and the health, safety and welfare of other people who may be affected by our business. NorPower must do whatever is reasonably practicable to achieve this.


As an employee, you have a duty under HASWA 1974 to take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions. You must work with NorPower and your co-workers to assist everyone in meeting their legal requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Work as part of a squad following instruction from the site Foreman to carry out all works associated with the construction/refurbishment of overhead lines including: + Assembly and erection of steel towers and wood poles
+ Stringing, tensioning, sagging, jointing, clamping and making of all types of overhead conductors and making of stay wires
+ Installation of all types of insulators and overhead line equipment
Assist in supervising, training and coaching new and inexperienced staff members, remaining alert to their actions and making them aware of any hazards. Comply with NorPower's policies, taking responsibility for your own actions, in order to assist the Company in meeting its aims and objectives as applicable to your role. Participate in risk assessments and carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner in accordance with instructions, and comply with safety & environmental rules/procedures, applicable regulations and codes of practice. Safe use and storage of all equipment and tools provided by the company in accordance with training/authorisation.

Key Competencies

Essential


Desirable


Experience in all tasks associated with the construction/refurbishment of overhead lines- both wood pole and steel tower.


Experience of carrying out risk assessments


Competent in working at height using permanent attachment techniques


Experience in the safe operation and use of plant/machinery where applicable


Ability to follow both written and verbal instruction


Experience in completing site records


Ability to work as part of a team


Hold relevant Client authorisations


Sound awareness of the consequences of not following work practices/method statements


Hold an appropriate certificate in H&S training e.g. IOSH Working Safely


First Aid Certificate


Training in: Manual handling, COSHH, Vehicle/machine banksman, Behavioural Safety, Rescue from structures, MEWP, Telehandler, Hagglund


Full driving license