Entry-Level Transmission Lineman: Field Construction & Repairs

Pike Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC is hiring an entry-level Class C Lineman to construct and repair electrical transmission systems. You will work on energized and de-energized powerlines and travel to various job sites as needed.

You will report to the Foreman and perform manual tasks with emphasis on safety. The role requires two years of transmission line experience, a valid CDL, and flexibility to work long hours, overtime, and out-of-state assignments.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of recent transmission line 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 different 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 transmission systems while putting safety first.
• Help install and repair overhead transmission lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Comprehensive knowledge of switching and tagging procedures, EPZ-grounding and understanding induced voltage on de-energized lines using the proper tools and test equipment.
• Climb different structures (wood, steel, concrete) using approved climbing methods and 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.
• Follow all safety protocols including PPE use and possess a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential on energized lines.

Skills

Line experience

CDL

Travel readiness

Safety minded

Heavy lifting

Job description

Pike Electric, LLC is hiring an entry-level Class C Lineman to construct and repair electrical transmission systems. You will work on energized and de-energized powerlines and travel to various job sites as needed.

You will report to the Foreman and perform manual tasks with emphasis on safety. The role requires two years of transmission line experience, a valid CDL, and flexibility to work long hours, overtime, and out-of-state assignments.