Overhead Lineman: Field Powerline Technician (Travel)

Pike Electric, Inc. in; Snyder (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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, and short-term andlong

term disability

Paid time off, holidays, and family &

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 powerlines and may travel to different job sites, including out‑of‑state locations, as needed.

You will report to the Foreman. This role requires two years of field experience and a valid CDL, with willingness to travel and work extended hours, including outages, storms, and emergencies.

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

CDL

Field experience

Travel readiness

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 powerlines and may travel to different job sites, including out‑of‑state locations, as needed.

You will report to the Foreman. This role requires two years of field experience and a valid CDL, with willingness to travel and work extended hours, including outages, storms, and emergencies.