Entry-Level Overhead Lineman - Travel & Outages

Pike Corporation; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and disability

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC in Fort Mill, SC seeks an entry level Class C Lineman to construct and repair electrical overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de‑energized lines and travel to different job sites as needed. Reports to the Foreman and joins a safety‑conscious team ready for on‑site assignments.

The role involves climbing, outdoor work in varied conditions, and responding to outages and emergencies, including on‑call rotations.

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 prioritizing safety.
• Assist in installing and repairing overhead power lines and related hardware.
• Climb structures using approved methods and equipment.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions and weather.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, and other equipment.
• Participate in outages, storms, and emergency callouts, including on‑call rotations.
• Perform live‑line work using approved gloves and hot‑stick techniques.

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger derricks

Hot‑stick equipment

Job description

Pike Electric, LLC in Fort Mill, SC seeks an entry level Class C Lineman to construct and repair electrical overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de‑energized lines and travel to different job sites as needed. Reports to the Foreman and joins a safety‑conscious team ready for on‑site assignments.

The role involves climbing, outdoor work in varied conditions, and responding to outages and emergencies, including on‑call rotations.