B Lineman - Overhead (Rappahannock EMC)

Pike Corporation; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pike Corporation is seeking a Class B Lineman in Virginia, Minnesota. This role requires a safety-focused professional to construct and repair electrical overhead distribution systems. You will be responsible for performing live-line work, maintaining equipment, and following strict safety protocols.

Ideal candidates have three years of experience, a valid CDL, and the ability to work under varying environmental conditions. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Three years of recent overhead line experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction and maintain overhead distribution systems.
• Install and repair overhead power lines and related hardware.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks and other overhead line equipment.

Skills

Overhead line experience

Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Effective communication

Willingness to travel

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 be required to 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

About Pike: 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.