Overhead Lineman – Entry Level Powerline Technician

Pike Electric, Inc.; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA, dependent care and medical FSA

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and disability

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Class C Lineman to construct and repair electrical overhead distribution systems. You may travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, and report to the Foreman.

You will perform live-line work, use gloving and hot-stick techniques, and operate bucket trucks and other equipment. A CDL is required and long hours or on-call rotations may be needed.

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.

Job description

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Class C Lineman to construct and repair electrical overhead distribution systems. You may travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, and report to the Foreman.

You will perform live-line work, use gloving and hot-stick techniques, and operate bucket trucks and other equipment. A CDL is required and long hours or on-call rotations may be needed.