Lineman Apprentice: Overhead Powerline Construction

Pike Corporation; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC is seeking an Apprentice Lineman A (APA) for entry-level work constructing and repairing electrical overhead distribution systems. You will handle energized and de-energized lines, travel to sites as needed, and report to the Foreman.

The role emphasizes safety-first practices, operation of bucket trucks and other line equipment, climbing structures, and live-line work with approved techniques, with opportunities to support outages and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of relevant field 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 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 overhead distribution systems while putting safety first.
• Help install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• 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.

Skills

CDL

Travel readiness

Physical stamina

Overtime willingness

Job description

Pike Electric LLC is seeking an Apprentice Lineman A (APA) for entry-level work constructing and repairing electrical overhead distribution systems. You will handle energized and de-energized lines, travel to sites as needed, and report to the Foreman.

The role emphasizes safety-first practices, operation of bucket trucks and other line equipment, climbing structures, and live-line work with approved techniques, with opportunities to support outages and emergencies.