Entry-Level High-Voltage Transmission Truck Driver

Pike Electric, Inc. in; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Electric, Inc. in Lake City, FL is seeking a Truck Driver - Transmission to support the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical transmission systems. You will work at multiple sites and may travel to another state to meet customer demands, operating safely in outdoor environments.

The role emphasizes physical fitness, adherence to safety rules, and teamwork while assisting with pole setting, transformer installation, and high-voltage work under supervision.

Qualifications

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• 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.
• Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in line work.
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized transmission work.
• 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.
• Maitains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.

Skills

Physical labor

Heavy equipment operation

Rigging knowledge

Lineman knot tying

Radio communication

Travel readiness

OT availability

CDL

Voltage awareness

Safety compliance

Tools

Rigging gear

Lineman tools

Voltage testing tools

Job description

Pike Electric, Inc. in Lake City, FL is seeking a Truck Driver - Transmission to support the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical transmission systems. You will work at multiple sites and may travel to another state to meet customer demands, operating safely in outdoor environments.

The role emphasizes physical fitness, adherence to safety rules, and teamwork while assisting with pole setting, transformer installation, and high-voltage work under supervision.