Lineman: Overhead Powerline Technician

Pike Corporation; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; 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

Long-term disability

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC is seeking an entry-level Class C Lineman to construct and repair overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de-energized lines, travel to various job sites, and report to the Foreman.

This role emphasizes safety-first practices and the ability to operate from elevated structures. Expect to climb poles, work outdoors in all weather, and participate in outage responses with on-call rotation and potential out-of-state travel.

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

Job description

Pike Electric LLC is seeking an entry-level Class C Lineman to construct and repair overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de-energized lines, travel to various job sites, and report to the Foreman.

This role emphasizes safety-first practices and the ability to operate from elevated structures. Expect to climb poles, work outdoors in all weather, and participate in outage responses with on-call rotation and potential out-of-state travel.