Overhead Lineman: Entry-Level Power Distribution

Pike Corporation; Manassas, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA, dependent care and medical FSAs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and disability

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC is actively seeking an entry-level Class C Lineman in Manassas, VA. You will assist in building and repairing energized and de-energized overhead distribution systems, travel to job sites as needed, and report to the Foreman.

The role emphasizes safety and hands-on experience on live lines. Expect to work outdoors in varied weather, operate bucket trucks and other equipment, and participate in on-call rotations to support outages and storms.

Qualifications

• Two 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 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-first mindset

Live-line work

Climbing structures

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Education

CDL

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger derricks

Job description

Pike Electric LLC is actively seeking an entry-level Class C Lineman in Manassas, VA. You will assist in building and repairing energized and de-energized overhead distribution systems, travel to job sites as needed, and report to the Foreman.

The role emphasizes safety and hands-on experience on live lines. Expect to work outdoors in varied weather, operate bucket trucks and other equipment, and participate in on-call rotations to support outages and storms.