Lead Transmission Line Foreman: Safety Focused Leader

Pike Corporation; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; 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/long-term dis

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a safety‑driven Foreman to lead crews in constructing and repairing electrical transmission lines across energized and de-energized systems. Travel to multiple job sites, including out-of-state locations, is required to meet client needs and project deadlines.

You will report to the General Foreman and ensure safe, high‑quality work using industry best practices, climbing structures, operating heavy equipment, and coordinating crews on time.

Qualifications

• 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 normal hours, including weekends, holidays, emergencies and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair energized and de-energized transmission systems while prioritizing safety.
• Lead crew members and conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings.
• Coach and train lower classification employees in safe, productive work procedures.
• Oversee project work and ensure quality and on-time completion.
• Install and repair overhead transmission lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Knowledge of switching, tagging procedures, EPZ-grounding and voltage considerations on de-energized lines.
• Climb structures using approved methods and equipment.
• Work at heights and near energized equipment.
• Acquire knowledge in bare hand work up to 44kV and 500kV.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners and pullers.
• Work outdoors in varying conditions and be available for outages or emergencies.
• Follow PPE protocols and insulation practices.

Skills

Leadership

Safety‑conscious

Coaching & Training

Climbing structures

Heavy equipment operation

Travel flexibility

Communication

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger Derricks

Tensioners & Pullers

Job description

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a safety‑driven Foreman to lead crews in constructing and repairing electrical transmission lines across energized and de-energized systems. Travel to multiple job sites, including out-of-state locations, is required to meet client needs and project deadlines.

You will report to the General Foreman and ensure safe, high‑quality work using industry best practices, climbing structures, operating heavy equipment, and coordinating crews on time.