Overhead Lineman - Entry Level, Travel & Live-Line

Pike Electric, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; 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, disability

Job summary

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Class C Lineman to construct and repair overhead distribution systems. You may travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, and report to the Foreman. This role emphasizes safety and working with energized and de‑energized lines.

The position requires climbing structures, operating bucket trucks and related equipment, and readiness for varying weather conditions. On-call rotations and overtime may be required.

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

Overhead line work

Climb structures

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger derricks

Hot-stick techniques

Job description

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Class C Lineman to construct and repair overhead distribution systems. You may travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, and report to the Foreman. This role emphasizes safety and working with energized and de‑energized lines.

The position requires climbing structures, operating bucket trucks and related equipment, and readiness for varying weather conditions. On-call rotations and overtime may be required.