Entry-Level Electrical Transmission Driver (CDL)

Pike Engineering; Dalton (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Engineering is seeking an entry level Truck Driver Transmission to support construction, maintenance and repair of electrical transmission systems across multiple sites. You will operate and assist with high voltage line work, driving to customer sites and sometimes out of state, performing physically demanding tasks.

Ideal candidates have a valid Commercial Driver’s License, willingness to travel, ability to work in all weather, and a safety-conscious approach.

Qualifications

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Understands proper use of company radio.
• Understands operation of heavy equipment.
• Understand basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying.
• Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Capable of receiving and following directions.
• Capable of learning basic knowledge of materials used in line work.
• Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in line work.
• Capable of identifying primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Capable of assisting with the installation and hook up of a single phase transformer.
• Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Understands the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Understands minimum approach distance.
• Capable of checking voltage on transformers.
• Understands flag and tag procedures.
• Capable of installing and removing a service.
• Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods and PPE.
• Understands when to wear personnel protective equipment.
• Capable of making up and using a hand line.
• Understands how and when to use Kellum grips.
• Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Must have a valid Commercial Driver’s License.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Willing to work over-time when requested.

Responsibilities

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized transmission work.
• Stringing overhead wire.
• Setting poles and anchors.
• Assists with installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
• Assists in replacing 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 working order.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.

Skills

Physical stamina

Rigging knowledge

Lineman knot tying

PPE awareness

CDL

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Tools

Radio operation

Hand tools

Bucket rescue equipment

Kellum grips

Job description

Pike Engineering is seeking an entry level Truck Driver Transmission to support construction, maintenance and repair of electrical transmission systems across multiple sites. You will operate and assist with high voltage line work, driving to customer sites and sometimes out of state, performing physically demanding tasks.

Ideal candidates have a valid Commercial Driver’s License, willingness to travel, ability to work in all weather, and a safety-conscious approach.