Entry-Level Overhead Lineman – Travel & Outages

Pike Electric, Inc.; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA plans

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family leave

Job summary

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Class C Lineman to construct and repair electrical overhead distribution systems. You’ll work on energized and de-energized lines and may travel to various job sites, including out-of-state locations, as needed.

You will report to the Foreman. Responsibilities include building and maintaining overhead distribution systems, installing poles, insulators, and conductors, and performing live-line work with approved techniques.

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 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

Safety protocols awareness

Physical stamina

Travel readiness

Job description

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Class C Lineman to construct and repair electrical overhead distribution systems. You’ll work on energized and de-energized lines and may travel to various job sites, including out-of-state locations, as needed.

You will report to the Foreman. Responsibilities include building and maintaining overhead distribution systems, installing poles, insulators, and conductors, and performing live-line work with approved techniques.