Overhead Lineman – Entry Level, Travel & Outages

Pike Electric, Inc.; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

EAP

Paid time off

HSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

PIKE Electric LLC is seeking an entry‑level Class C Lineman to build and repair energized and de‑energized overhead distribution systems. You may travel to various job sites, including out‑of‑state locations, with supervision from the Foreman.

Responsibilities include constructing and maintaining lines, climbing structures, operating bucket trucks and related equipment, and performing live‑line work in varied weather. Outages and on‑call rotations are expected.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant field experience required.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Willing to work outside normal hours and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain and repair overhead distribution systems with safety first.
• Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators and conductors.
• Climb structures (wood/steel/concrete) using approved methods.
• Operate bucket trucks, digger derricks and related equipment.
• Work outdoors in extreme weather conditions and at heights.
• Respond to outages, storms, emergencies including on‑call rotation.
• Perform live‑line work with gloves and hot-stick techniques while troubleshooting.

Skills

CDL

Field experience

Travel readiness

Physical stamina

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger derricks

Tensioners

Pullers

Job description

PIKE Electric LLC is seeking an entry‑level Class C Lineman to build and repair energized and de‑energized overhead distribution systems. You may travel to various job sites, including out‑of‑state locations, with supervision from the Foreman.

Responsibilities include constructing and maintaining lines, climbing structures, operating bucket trucks and related equipment, and performing live‑line work in varied weather. Outages and on‑call rotations are expected.