Foreman-Transmission (AEP)

Pike Electric, Inc. in; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a safety‑focused Foreman-Transmission to lead a crew on transmission line projects, including energized and de‑energized work. The role requires CDL and at least five years of relevant line experience, with willingness to travel and cover on‑call rotations.

Responsibilities include safety briefings, project oversight, and operating heavy equipment such as bucket trucks and derricks, while ensuring quality and timely completion under varied field conditions.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of recent transmission line experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Willing to work outside normal hours, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Lead crew members and conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings.
• Oversee work on each project and ensure quality and deadlines.
• Install and repair overhead transmission lines, poles, insulators, and conductors.
• Operate and maintain heavy transmission line equipment (bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners, pullers).

Skills

Crew leadership

Safety procedures

Coaching/ training

Travel readiness

Heavy lifting

Tools

Bucket truck operation

Digger derrick

Tensioners

Pullers

Rigging

Job description

Foreman-Transmission (AEP) (Maintenance)

The Foreman is a safety focused professional with the ability to lead a crew to construct and repair electrical transmission systems. You will work on energized and de ‑ energized powerlines and may be required to travel to different job sites, including out ‑ of ‑ state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate. You will report to the General Foreman.

Perform new construction, maintain and repair energized and de ‑ energized transmission systems while putting safety first.

Lead crew members and conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings.

Must be experienced with coaching and training lower classification employee in safe and productive work procedures.

Oversee work related to each project and assume full responsibility for its quality and completion deadline.

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.

Willing and capable to obtain knowledge in bare hand work – 44kV and 500kV.

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.

Five (5) 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.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the responsibilities of this job, you will be required to talk, listen and use hand signals to communicate. The job frequently requires you to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle objects, operate tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.

While performing the responsibilities of this job, you are frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. You are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at constructions job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. You will perform job responsibilities in extreme heat, cold, wet, windy, and storm conditions.

HSA, dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave

If this sounds like you, come join the PIKE family.

Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, workforce and equipment to perform any job.

"Essential" is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us.

Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.

Pike Electric, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer.