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About the Role

The Class B Lineman is a safety-focused professional responsible for constructing and repairing electrical overhead distribution systems. This role involves working on energized and de-energized powerlines and may require travel to various job sites, including out-of-state locations, based on operational and customer needs. The Lineman reports to the Foreman.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair energized and de-energized overhead distribution systems with a focus on safety.
• Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of switching and tagging procedures, grounding, and induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines using appropriate tools and test equipment.
• Climb various structures (wood, steel, concrete) using approved climbing methods and equipment.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and in proximity to energized equipment.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners, pullers, and other overhead line equipment.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
• Be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and participate in an on-call rotation.
• Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques on energized lines, including troubleshooting and fault locating.
• Follow all safety protocols, including PPE usage, and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective gear to isolate potential differences.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of recent overhead line experience.
• Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Willingness to travel long distances on short notice.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work for extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Skills

• Live-line work
• Gloving techniques
• Hot-stick techniques
• Troubleshooting
• Fault locating
• Switching procedures
• Tagging procedures
• Grounding procedures
• Climbing methods
• Operating bucket trucks
• Operating digger derricks
• Operating tensioners
• Operating pullers

Location

• Out-of-state locations

Work Type

• Full-time
• Travel required
• On-call rotation

Experience Level

• 3 years of recent overhead line experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA, dependent care, and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Family and medical leave

About the Company

• Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair, and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies, with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects.
• Works with hundreds of utility clients across the country, continuously expanding offerings to supply customers with ideas, technology, experience, workforce, and equipment.
• Pike's employees play a critical role in ensuring infrastructure systems are operational.
• A family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service.

Equal Opportunity

• Pike Electric LLC, is an equal opportunity employer.