Apprentice B Lineman - APB (APC)

Pike Corporation; Calera (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off, holidays, family and/or

Life insurance and disability benefits

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC is seeking an Apprentice B Lineman to start a rewarding career in building and maintaining the power grid. You will report to the Foreman and perform essential line work as part of a safety‑driven team.

This role requires a valid driver's license, willingness to travel long distances on short notice, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and flexibility to work outdoors in varying weather, including overtime and on‑call rotations.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain CDL within 60 days.
• Willingness to travel long distances on short notice.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair de-energized powerlines.
• Install and repair overhead transmission lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions and perform heavy physical labor.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good work order.
• Be available for outages, storms, emergencies and on-call rotation.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Willingness to travel

CDL within 60 days

Lift 50 pounds

Overtime readiness

Out-of-state assignments

Job description

Position Summary

The Apprentice B Lineman is your first step to a rewarding career in the construction and maintenance of our nation's Power Grid. You will report to the Foreman.

Essential Functions

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair de-energized powerlines while putting safety first.
• Help install and repair overhead transmission lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• You will perform rigorous physical labor and regularly lift heavy tools and equipment.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good work order.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
• Available to work outages, storms, emergencies including on call rotation.
• Inspect rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Follow all safety protocols and understand when to wear Personal Protective Equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Driver's License and ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 60 days.
• Willingness to travel long distances on short notice.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work for extended periods at different job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Willing to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the responsibilities of this job, you will be required to talk, listen and use hand signals to communicate. The job frequently requires you to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle objects, operate tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this job, you are frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. You are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. You will perform job responsibilities in extreme heat, cold, wet, windy, and storm conditions.

Our 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, and short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave

If this sounds like you, come join the PIKE family.

About Us

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. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, workforce and equipment to perform any job.

"Essential" is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.

Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.

Pike Electric LLC, is an equal opportunity employer.