Overhead Lineman — High-Impact Powerline Construction (Travel)

Pike Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC in Dallas, TX is seeking a Class B Lineman focused on safety to construct and repair overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de-energized lines and may travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, reporting to the Foreman.

The role requires working outdoors in varied conditions, performing live-line work with proper PPE, and being available for outages, storms, and on-call rotations; CDL is required and travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of recent overhead line 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 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.
• Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Comprehensive knowledge of switching and tagging procedures, grounding and induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines while using the proper tools and test equipment.
• Climb different structures (wood, steel, concrete) using approved climbing methods and 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 experience

CDL

Travel readiness

Climbing

Job description

Pike Electric, LLC in Dallas, TX is seeking a Class B Lineman focused on safety to construct and repair overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de-energized lines and may travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, reporting to the Foreman.

The role requires working outdoors in varied conditions, performing live-line work with proper PPE, and being available for outages, storms, and on-call rotations; CDL is required and travel is expected.