Lead Transmission Lineman — Outage Ready & Travel

Pike Electric, Inc.; Alma (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA, dependent care and medical FSA

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and disability

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pike Electric, Inc. seeks a Class A Lineman to construct and repair transmission systems, working on energized and de-energized lines. The role involves traveling to multiple job sites, including out-of-state locations, and reporting to the Foreman.

Responsibilities include leading crews, training apprentices, installing line hardware, and safely operating heavy equipment. Candidates must have 5+ years of experience, a valid CDL, and willingness to work irregular hours and overtime.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of recent transmission line experience.
• Valid CDL.
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Willing to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Lead crew members in the absence of the Employee in Charge and conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings.
• Train and mentor apprentices and ground workers.
• Install and repair overhead transmission lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners and pullers and other transmission line equipment.
• Follow all safety protocols and use PPE to isolate differences of potential on energized lines.

Skills

Safety awareness

Leadership

Mentoring

Rigging

Heavy lifting

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger derricks

Rigging equipment

Test equipment

Job description

Pike Electric, Inc. seeks a Class A Lineman to construct and repair transmission systems, working on energized and de-energized lines. The role involves traveling to multiple job sites, including out-of-state locations, and reporting to the Foreman.

Responsibilities include leading crews, training apprentices, installing line hardware, and safely operating heavy equipment. Candidates must have 5+ years of experience, a valid CDL, and willingness to work irregular hours and overtime.