Entry-Level Overhead Lineman - Field Distribution

Pike Corporation; Hardeeville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA, dependent care and medical flex

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Life insurance, and short-term and LT‑

Paid time off, holidays and family and

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC seeks an entry-level Class C Lineman to build and repair overhead distribution systems. You’ll work on energized and de-energized lines, travel to job sites, and report to the Foreman. Safety comes first in all tasks.

Candidates should have 2 years of field experience, a valid CDL, a willingness to travel, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Outages, storms, emergencies including on-call rotations, and overtime may be required, with some assignments moving out of state.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant field 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 job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Willing to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair overhead distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
• Assist in installing and repairing overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Climb various structures using approved methods and equipment.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and near energized equipment.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners and pullers and other overhead line gear.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions including extreme heat, cold and stormy weather.
• Be available to work outages, storms, emergencies including on-call rotation.
• Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques.

Job description

Pike Electric, LLC seeks an entry-level Class C Lineman to build and repair overhead distribution systems. You’ll work on energized and de-energized lines, travel to job sites, and report to the Foreman. Safety comes first in all tasks.

Candidates should have 2 years of field experience, a valid CDL, a willingness to travel, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Outages, storms, emergencies including on-call rotations, and overtime may be required, with some assignments moving out of state.