Entry-Level Overhead Lineman: Travel & Outage Ready

Pike Electric, Inc. in; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA

EAP

401(k) Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC in Florida is seeking a Class C Lineman to construct and repair overhead distribution systems. This entry‑level role may travel to different job sites, including out‑of‑state locations, as needs arise. You will report to the Foreman and perform live‑line work with safety protocols.

The position requires CDL, physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and willingness to work extended hours, outages, storms, and overtime in varied weather conditions.

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 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 energized and de-energized overhead distribution systems while putting safety first.
• Help install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Climb different structures (wood, steel, concrete) using approved climbing methods and equipment.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and in proximity to energized equipment.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners and pullers and other pieces of overhead line equipment.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
• Available to work outages, storms, emergencies including on call rotation.
• Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques of energized lines, including troubleshooting and fault locating.
• Follow all safety protocols including PPE use and possess a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.

Skills

Field experience

CDL

Job description

Pike Electric LLC in Florida is seeking a Class C Lineman to construct and repair overhead distribution systems. This entry‑level role may travel to different job sites, including out‑of‑state locations, as needs arise. You will report to the Foreman and perform live‑line work with safety protocols.

The position requires CDL, physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and willingness to work extended hours, outages, storms, and overtime in varied weather conditions.