Experienced Transmission Lineman - Travel & Outages

Pike Corporation; Gray (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a Class B Lineman to construct and repair electrical transmission systems on energized and de‑energized lines. The role may involve travel to various job sites, including out‑of‑state locations, as required by operational and customer needs. You will report to the Foreman.

The position emphasizes safety, hands‑on work with overhead lines, and operation of line equipment across diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Three (3) 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.
• 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 at heights and in proximity to energized equipment.
• Proficient in all aspects of heavy lifting and rigging.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners and pullers and other pieces of transmission 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.
• 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

Transmission line experience

CDL

Job description

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a Class B Lineman to construct and repair electrical transmission systems on energized and de‑energized lines. The role may involve travel to various job sites, including out‑of‑state locations, as required by operational and customer needs. You will report to the Foreman.

The position emphasizes safety, hands‑on work with overhead lines, and operation of line equipment across diverse environments.