B Lineman - Underground (Duke)

Pike Corporation; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric utility service company seeks a Class B Lineman for underground work involving construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution systems. This position requires physical endurance, safety compliance, and the ability to work in varying weather conditions. Candidates must have at least three years of field experience and a strong commitment to safety and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recent field experience.
• Ability to pass Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days.
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Work on energized and de-energized underground systems.
• Troubleshoot primary and secondary electrical systems.
• Maintain company vehicles and tools in good condition.

Skills

Self-Motivated

Team-Oriented

Communication

Customer Oriented

Education

Commercial Driver’s License

Job description

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Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary: The Class B Lineman Underground is a semi-skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical underground 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 underground 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
• 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 how to use a load buster tool.
• Capable of installing and hooking up a single phase transformer.
• Capable of safely setting a pole.
• Must understand equipment set up and grounding.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
• Capable of checking voltage on transformers.
• Capable of tying in a primary conductor.
• Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
• Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• Understands how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.
• Must be able to effectively conduct a pre-job or tailgate briefing.
• Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.
• Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• 3-year minimum of recent field experience.
• 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.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.
• Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.
  
  

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
• Communication
• Ethical Conduct
  
  

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike Electric, LLC is a Non-union Company

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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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