Lead Lineman - Live-Line Electric Distribution

Pike Corporation; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA, dependent care and medical FSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Life insurance, and short-term andlong

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC is seeking a Class A Lineman to construct and repair overhead distribution systems on energized and de-energized lines. You may travel to various job sites, including out-of-state locations, reporting to the Foreman.

Safety is prioritized, with opportunities to mentor apprentices and operate bucket trucks and related equipment. The role requires five years of overhead line experience, a valid CDL, and willingness to work outside normal hours, including outages and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of overhead line experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair energized and de-energized overhead distribution systems while putting safety first.
• Lead crew members in the absence of the Employee in Charge and conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings.
• Train and mentor apprentices and groundmen.
• Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Comprehensive knowledge of switching and tagging procedures, grounding and induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines while using the proper tools and test equipment.
• Climb different structures (wood, steel, concrete) using approved climbing methods and equipment.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and in proximity to energized equipment.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners and pullers and other pieces of overhead 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.
• Perform live‑line work using approved gloving and hot‑stick techniques of energized lines, including troubleshooting and fault locating.
• Follow all safety protocols including PPE use and possess a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.

Job description

Pike Electric LLC is seeking a Class A Lineman to construct and repair overhead distribution systems on energized and de-energized lines. You may travel to various job sites, including out-of-state locations, reporting to the Foreman.

Safety is prioritized, with opportunities to mentor apprentices and operate bucket trucks and related equipment. The role requires five years of overhead line experience, a valid CDL, and willingness to work outside normal hours, including outages and emergencies.