Entry-Level Overhead Lineman – Powerline Construction

Pike Corporation; Virginia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA and flexible spending accounts

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance and disability

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC is seeking a Class C Lineman to build and repair overhead distribution systems. You may travel to various job sites, including out-of-state locations, reporting to the Foreman for daily guidance.

The role includes climbing structures, operating line equipment, and performing live-line work under strict safety protocols. A CDL and 2 years of field experience are required, with willingness to work overtime and outages.

Qualifications

• Two (2) 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 extended hours including weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair overhead distribution systems.
• Help install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Climb structures using approved methods and equipment.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, near energized equipment.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners and pullers.
• Work outdoors in varying conditions and respond to outages, storms, emergencies.
• Perform live-line work using gloving and hot-stick techniques.
• Follow safety protocols including PPE use.

Skills

CDL

Willing to travel

Physical stamina

Job description

Pike Electric LLC is seeking a Class C Lineman to build and repair overhead distribution systems. You may travel to various job sites, including out-of-state locations, reporting to the Foreman for daily guidance.

The role includes climbing structures, operating line equipment, and performing live-line work under strict safety protocols. A CDL and 2 years of field experience are required, with willingness to work overtime and outages.