Overhead Lineman — Entry Level with Travel & On‑Call

Pike Corporation; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC in Tampa, FL, is seeking a Class C Lineman to construct and repair overhead distribution systems. This entry-level position involves working on energized and de-energized lines, climbing structures, and traveling to multiple job sites as needed.

You will report to the Foreman. Responsibilities include new construction, maintenance, repairs, equipment operation, working outdoors in varying conditions, and readiness for outages, storms, emergencies including on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant field experience.
• Valid CDL is required.
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Lift, carry, push or pull materials and equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Willing to work extended hours, weekends, holidays and on-call.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair energized and de-energized overhead distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
• Assist in installing and repairing overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Climb structures (wood, steel, concrete) using approved methods and equipment.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and near energized equipment.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners and pullers and other overhead line equipment.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and environments.
• Be available for outages, storms, emergencies including on-call rotation.
• Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques and troubleshoot faults.

Skills

Field experience

CDL

Job description

Pike Electric LLC in Tampa, FL, is seeking a Class C Lineman to construct and repair overhead distribution systems. This entry-level position involves working on energized and de-energized lines, climbing structures, and traveling to multiple job sites as needed.

You will report to the Foreman. Responsibilities include new construction, maintenance, repairs, equipment operation, working outdoors in varying conditions, and readiness for outages, storms, emergencies including on-call rotation.