B Lineman - Underground (Oncor)

Pike Corporation; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a Class B Lineman Underground to support underground distribution systems. The role involves traveling to various locations and possibly other states per customer needs, performing construction, maintenance, and repair duties with emphasis on safety around energized lines.

The position requires several years of field experience, the ability to lift heavy loads, and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 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 overtime when requested.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Must follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

Responsibilities

• Install and service underground electrical distribution systems.
• Set poles and anchors.
• Install transformers, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
• Troubleshoot primary and secondary systems.
• Replaces fuses and clears faulted circuits.
• Work safely with energized high voltage distribution power lines.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools.
• Perform pre-job or tailgate briefings.
• Capable of climbing structures and using appropriate PPE.

Skills

Field experience

Travel readiness

Lifting 50 lbs

Safety awareness

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 toperform 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.