B Lineman - Overhead (LCEC)

Pike Corporation; North Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Corporation is hiring a Class B Lineman - Overhead in North Fort Myers, Florida. This semi-skilled position involves the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of recent field experience and be able to communicate effectively in English. The role requires the ability to travel, work outdoors under various conditions, and lift heavy equipment. A Commercial Driver's License within 60 days of employment is necessary, with preference for those already licensed.

Qualifications

• 5-year minimum of recent field experience.
• Able to communicate effectively in English.
• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License permit within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
• Install transformers, lightening arrestors, and other equipment.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.

Skills

Field experience

Ability to read and communicate in English

Ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs

Knowledge of grounding procedures

Team-oriented

Job description

Position Summary

The Class B Lineman - Overhead is a semi-skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This position works at various locations and may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands.

Essential Functions

Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.

• Strings overhead wire.
• Sets poles and anchors.
• Installs transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
• Troubleshoots in primary and secondary systems.
• Replaces fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems.
• Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Must be able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Understands grounding procedures.

Pending Requirements

• 5-year minimum of recent field experience.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment.
• A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Willing to work over-time when requested.

Physical Demands

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is 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. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Competencies

• Self-Motivated
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.