Overhead Lineman - Entry Level Field Line Work

Pike Corporation; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC in Knoxville, TN 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 job sites including out-of-state locations, and report to the Foreman.

The role emphasizes safety, structure climbing, operating bucket trucks and other line equipment, and readiness for outages or emergencies. CDL is required and physical endurance is essential.

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

Safety-minded

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger derricks

Tensioners

Pullers

Job description

Pike Electric LLC in Knoxville, TN 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 job sites including out-of-state locations, and report to the Foreman.

The role emphasizes safety, structure climbing, operating bucket trucks and other line equipment, and readiness for outages or emergencies. CDL is required and physical endurance is essential.