Overhead Lineman (Entry) – Travel & Outages Ready

Pike Electric, Inc. in; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA

EAP

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family and medical leave

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC is seeking an entry-level Class C Lineman to construct and repair electrical overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de-energized lines and may travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, as required by operations.

You will report to the Foreman and perform live-line work using approved gloves and hot-stick techniques. Safety is emphasized with PPE and insulated protective gear.

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.

Responsibilities

• Construct and repair overhead distribution systems, energized or de-energized.
• Report to Foreman and follow safety protocols.
• Climb structures and work at heights using approved methods.
• Operate bucket trucks, digger derricks and other overhead line equipment.
• Perform live-line work with gloving and hot-stick techniques.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions and be available for outages.

Skills

Safety-first

Physical stamina

Live-line work

Team communication

Outage readiness

Education

CDL

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger derricks

Tensioners

Pullers

Overhead line hardware

Job description

Pike Electric LLC is seeking an entry-level Class C Lineman to construct and repair electrical overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de-energized lines and may travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, as required by operations.

You will report to the Foreman and perform live-line work using approved gloves and hot-stick techniques. Safety is emphasized with PPE and insulated protective gear.