Overhead Lineman: High-Voltage Field Technician

Pike Electric, Inc. in; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Electric, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Class B Lineman - Overhead to join our field crews. The role involves construction, maintenance and repair of overhead distribution systems, traveling to various locations as needed.

Candidates must have at least 5 years of field experience, be able to read and communicate in English, and obtain a CDL permit within 60 days (CDL preferred). The job requires lifting 50 lbs, working outdoors in all weather, and glove/work live HV lines.

Qualifications

• 5-year minimum of recent field experience.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment.
• A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays as required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
• Strings overhead wire.
• Sets poles and anchors.
• Installs transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
• Troubleshoots in primary and secondary systems.
• Replaces fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Capable of safely setting a pole.
• Capable of tying in a primary conductor.
• Capable of climbing different types of structures and using the necessary tools.

Skills

English communication

Physical stamina

Safety conscious

Job description

Pike Electric, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Class B Lineman - Overhead to join our field crews. The role involves construction, maintenance and repair of overhead distribution systems, traveling to various locations as needed.

Candidates must have at least 5 years of field experience, be able to read and communicate in English, and obtain a CDL permit within 60 days (CDL preferred). The job requires lifting 50 lbs, working outdoors in all weather, and glove/work live HV lines.