THIS JOB ORDER IS FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN H2B APPLICATION.Provide a description of the job opportunity, including duties to be performed:Tasks:1. Line Construction:- Install and maintain power lines.- Assemble and erect utility poles.- String electrical lines between poles and towers.2. Electrical Repairs:- Identify and troubleshoot electrical issues.- Repair or replace damaged components such as transformers, insulators, and conductors. 3. Maintenance:- Regularly inspect and maintain power lines and equipment.- Trim trees and vegetation that pose a threat to power lines.4. Emergency Response:- Respond to power outages and emergency situations.- Work quickly to restore power during storms or other disruptions.5. Safety Inspections:- Conduct safety inspections on equipment and work sites.- Ensure compliance with safety standards and protocols.6. Climbing and Working at Heights:- Climb utility poles and towers.- Perform work at significant heights while adhering to safety guidelines.7. Equipment Operation:- Operate heavy machinery, such as bucket trucks and digger derricks.- Use hand tools and power tools for various tasks.8. Blueprint Interpretation:- Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and technical specifications.9. Mentoring:- Mentor apprentices or lower-level workers. (Note this is not supervisory in nature).10. Customer Interaction:- Communicate with customers regarding power outages and scheduled maintenance.Equipment:1. Bucket Trucks: Hydraulic aerial lifts mounted on trucks used for working at heights.2. Climbing Gear: Climbing belts, hooks, and straps for ascending utility poles.3. Safety Equipment: Hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, and other personal protective equipment.4. Hand Tools: Wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, and other manual tools for various tasks.5. Power Tools: Drills, saws, and other electric or battery-powered tools.6. Voltage Testers: Instruments to test the presence and voltage of electrical currents.7. Insulating Equipment: Rubber gloves, sleeves, and blankets for protection against electrical shocks.8. Digger Derricks: Trucks equipped with augers for digging holes for utility pole installation.9. Voltage Meters: Instruments for measuring electrical voltage levels.10. Protective Clothing: Flame-resistant clothing and other gear to protect against hazards.11. Hot Sticks: Insulated poles used for handling energized electrical components from a safe distance.12. Hoists and Winches: Mechanical devices used to lift heavy equipment or materials during construction and maintenance. 13. Voltage Detectors: Handheld devices that alert lineworkers to the presence of electrical voltage.14. Rigging Equipment: Ropes, pulleys, and other rigging gear for lifting and securing heavy loads.15. Hydraulic Crimping Tools: Tools used for crimping connectors onto electrical cables.16. Line Hose and Covers: Insulating material placed around energized lines to provide additional protection.17. Arc Flash Clothing: Specialized clothing designed to protect against arc flash incidents.18. Wire Pulling Equipment: Tools and equipment used to pull and install electrical wires.19. Tensioning Equipment: Devices for adjusting the tension in power lines during installation.20. Grounding Equipment: Grounding rods and clamps to safely discharge electrical currents.21. First Aid Kit: Essential medical supplies for treating minor injuries on the job.22. Two-Way Radios: Communication devices to facilitate coordination and safety during tasks.23. Tool Bags and Buckets: For organizing and transporting tools and equipment.24. Voltage and Current Transformers: To measure and transform electrical voltage and current levels.25. Wire Grips and Pullers: Tools for gripping and pulling electrical conductors26. Conductor Cradles: Devices used to support conductors.27. High Visibility Clothing: Brightly colored clothing to enhance visibility and safety.28. Splicing Kits: Kits containing materials and tools for splicing and repairing cables.29. Emergency Rescue Equipment30. GIS/GPS Technology for accurate mapping and tracking.Minimum education and experience: 48 months experience gained either through a Powerline apprenticeship program, or working as a Journeyman Lineman.Work hours and days: Mon-Fri, 8AM-5PM with a one hour break. Anticipated start and end dates of employment: October 1, 2024- Sept 30, 2025.No on-the-job training required or provided.Geographic area of employment: San Juan, PR; Bayamon, PRNo transportation provided to and from worksites.IBEW Union Job- pay under the valid current Union contract of $38.07 per hour. No overtime is available.A single workweek will be used to compute wages due.Frequency of pay: Every 2 weeks.All deductions from the worker’s paycheck required by law will be made.No elective deductions. No other deductions not required by law will be made by the the employer.The employer will provide workers at no charge all tools, supplies, and equipment required to perform the job.The employer guarantees to offer work for hours equal to at least three-fourths of the workdays in each 12-week period of the total employment period.H-2B workers will be reimbursed in the first workweek for all visa, visa processing, border crossing, and other related fees, including those mandated by the government (excluding passport fees).Transportation (including meals and, to the extent necessary, lodging) to the place of employment will be provided, or its cost to workers reimbursed, if the worker completes half the employment period.Return transportation will be provided if the worker completes the employment period or is dismissed early by the employer.No other board, lodging, or transportation fringe benefits will be provided outside of what is required by law.