B Lineman - Overhead (Oncor)

Pike Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA, dependent care and medical FSA

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and disability

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC is seeking a Class B Lineman in Austin, TX to construct, repair and maintain energized and de-energized overhead distribution systems. The role involves travel to out-of-state sites as needed, live-line work with gloves and hot sticks, and strict adherence to safety protocols.

You will report to the Foreman and operate bucket trucks and other line equipment. Willingness to work long hours, weekends and emergency callouts is required, with a strong safety focus and CDL.

Qualifications

• Three years of overhead line experience
• Valid CDL required
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice
• Live-line work experience and proper PPE use preferred
• Strong safety mindset and adherence to procedures
• Ability to climb towers/structures safely

Responsibilities

• Perform construction, maintenance and repair of overhead distribution systems.
• Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators and hardware.
• Apply switching, tagging, grounding and voltage control procedures.
• Climb structures using approved methods and equipment.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and at heights.
• Operate bucket trucks, digger derricks and other line equipment.
• Be available for outages, storms, emergencies and on-call rotations.
• Conduct live-line work using gloving and hot-sticks procedures.

Skills

Overhead line experience

CDL

Travel willingness

Live-line work

Safety protocols

Climb structures

Job description

Overview

The Class B Lineman is a safety‑focused professional with the ability to construct and repair electrical overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de‑energized powerlines and may travel to different job sites, including out‑of‑state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate. You will report to the Foreman.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair energized and de‑energized overhead distribution systems while putting safety first.
• Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Comprehensive knowledge of switching and tagging procedures, grounding and induced voltage on energized and de‑energized lines while using the proper tools and test equipment.
• Climb different 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 and pullers and other pieces of overhead line equipment.
• 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.
• Perform live‑line work using approved gloving and hot‑stick techniques of energized lines, including troubleshooting and fault locating.
• Follow all safety protocols including PPE use and possess a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.

Minimum Requirements

• Three (3) years of recent overhead line 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.

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.

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.