Entry-Level Overhead Lineman: Travel‑Ready & On‑Call

Pike Corporation; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC is seeking an entry-level Class C Lineman to construct and repair overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de-energized lines, travel to various job sites, and report to the Foreman. The role emphasizes safety and hands-on line work in diverse conditions.

Responsibilities include installing and maintaining lines, climbing structures, operating line equipment, and performing live-line work with proper PPE. Outages and on-call rotations are part of the job.

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 outside normal hours, including weekends, holidays, and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction, maintenance and repair of overhead distribution systems.
• Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Climb structures using approved methods and equipment.
• Work at heights and around energized equipment.
• Operate bucket trucks, digger derricks and other overhead line equipment.
• Work outdoors in varied weather conditions and outages or emergency events.
• Perform live-line work using approved safety techniques and PPE.

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

Pike Electric LLC is seeking an entry-level Class C Lineman to construct and repair overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de-energized lines, travel to various job sites, and report to the Foreman. The role emphasizes safety and hands-on line work in diverse conditions.

Responsibilities include installing and maintaining lines, climbing structures, operating line equipment, and performing live-line work with proper PPE. Outages and on-call rotations are part of the job.