Apprentice Lineman: Live-Line Electric Power Work

Pike Corporation; Utah; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

HSA and flexible spending accounts

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and disability

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pike Corporation is seeking an Apprentice Lineman A to join our overhead distribution team. This entry-level role involves constructing and repairing energized and de-energized lines, with opportunities to work across multiple job sites as needed.

You will report to the Foreman and participate in live-line work using approved safety techniques. You will climb structures, operate bucket trucks and related equipment, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of field experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Willing 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 job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Willing to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair overhead distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
• Help install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Climb structures using approved methods and equipment.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and near energized equipment.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners and pullers.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions.
• Available to work outages, storms, emergencies including on-call rotation.
• Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques and troubleshoot faults.
• Follow all safety protocols including PPE and insulated protective gear.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

Climbing

Travel readiness

Teamwork

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger derricks

Tensioners

Pullers

Job description

Pike Corporation is seeking an Apprentice Lineman A to join our overhead distribution team. This entry-level role involves constructing and repairing energized and de-energized lines, with opportunities to work across multiple job sites as needed.

You will report to the Foreman and participate in live-line work using approved safety techniques. You will climb structures, operate bucket trucks and related equipment, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.