B Lineman - Transmission (GTC)

Pike Corporation; Gray (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA, dependent care and medical FSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and disability

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pike Corporation is seeking a Class B Lineman to construct and repair high‑voltage transmission lines. You will work on energized and de‑energized circuits, travel to various job sites, and report to the Foreman. Safety is a top priority and you must adhere to all procedures.

Responsibilities include installing overhead lines, rigging, operating bucket trucks, and performing outages or storm support. Travel and overtime may be required; a valid CDL is required.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of recent transmission line experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction and maintenance of energized and de-energized transmission systems with safety as priority.
• Install and repair overhead transmission lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Operate bucket trucks, digger derricks and other transmission line equipment; work outdoors in varying weather.

Skills

Lineman experience

CDL

Travel readiness

Rigging

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Class B Lineman is a safety focused professional with the ability to construct and repair electrical transmission 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.

Position Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Class B Lineman is a safety focused professional with the ability to construct and repair electrical transmission 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.

Essential Functions

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair energized and de ‑ energized transmission systems while putting safety first.
• Install and repair overhead transmission lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Comprehensive knowledge of switching and tagging procedures, EPZ -grounding and understanding induced voltage on de-energized lines using the proper tools and test equipment.
• Climb different structures (wood, steel, concrete) using approved climbing methods and equipment.
• Work at heights and in proximity to energized equipment.
• Proficient in all aspects of heavy lifting and rigging.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners and pullers and other pieces of transmission 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.
• Follow all safety protocols including PPE use and possess a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential on energized lines.

Minimum Requirements

• Three (3) years of recent transmission 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 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.

About Us

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, manpower 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.

About The Team

Electric

We work with utilities across the country to solve our nation’s energy infrastructure challenges, from designing new transmission and distribution systems, upgrading and managing installation of the latest smart meter technologies, and integrating renewable energy sources onto the grid.