Overhead Line Truck Driver – Entry Level

Pike Electric, Inc. in; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Truck Driver Transmission to support construction, maintenance and repair of electrical transmission systems.

You will work at multiple locations and may travel to other states based on customer demands. Responsibilities include safe operation of high voltage equipment, stringing overhead wire, setting poles, assisting with transformers, fuses, insulators and switchgear, and maintaining vehicles and tools.

Qualifications

• CDL is required to operate company vehicles.
• Must perform rigorous physical labor and lift 50 lbs+.
• Willingness to travel long distances on short notice.
• Familiar with PPE usage and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Work safely on transmission construction, maintenance or repair.
• String overhead wire and set poles/anchors.
• Assist with installing transformers, arrestors, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
• Assist in replacing fuses and clearing faulted circuits.
• Work with energized high voltage systems; follow safety protocols.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools.
• Perform related duties as required to complete the job.

Skills

CDL

Physical endurance

Rigging basics

High voltage safety

Safety awareness

Job description

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Truck Driver Transmission to support construction, maintenance and repair of electrical transmission systems.

You will work at multiple locations and may travel to other states based on customer demands. Responsibilities include safe operation of high voltage equipment, stringing overhead wire, setting poles, assisting with transformers, fuses, insulators and switchgear, and maintaining vehicles and tools.