Entry-Level Underground Lineman - Travel & OT

Pike Electric, Inc.; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Electric, Inc. in Marietta, GA is seeking an Underground Truck Driver for entry-level work in the construction, maintenance and repair of underground electrical distribution systems.

The position may require travel to other states depending on customer demands. Responsibilities include safe performing of new construction and maintenance, stringing overhead wire, setting poles, and assisting with transformers and switchgear.

Qualifications

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Understands proper use of company radio.
• Understands operation of heavy equipment.
• Understands basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying.
• Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Capable of receiving and following directions; learning basic materials used in line work.
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Capable of making up and using a hand line.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
• Stringing overhead wire.
• Setting poles and anchors.
• Assists with installing transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
• Assists in replacing fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems.
• Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.

Skills

Physical labor

Rigging basics

Line materials knowledge

High voltage awareness

CDL preferred

Travel readiness

Safety awareness

Job description

Pike Electric, Inc. in Marietta, GA is seeking an Underground Truck Driver for entry-level work in the construction, maintenance and repair of underground electrical distribution systems.

The position may require travel to other states depending on customer demands. Responsibilities include safe performing of new construction and maintenance, stringing overhead wire, setting poles, and assisting with transformers and switchgear.