Overhead Lineman: Live-Line Expert, Ready to Travel

Pike Electric, Inc.; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; 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 and LT灾

Job summary

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking a Class A Lineman to construct and repair overhead distribution systems and work on energized lines. Travel to various job sites, including out-of-state locations, as required by operational needs.

Reports to the Foreman and must abide by strict safety protocols. The role requires CDL and a minimum of five years of overhead line experience, with willingness to work long hours, including outages and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Five years of overhead line experience.
• Valid CDL is required.
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Willing to work outside normal hours including weekends and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Construct and repair overhead distribution systems safely and efficiently.
• Lead crew members in absence of the Employee in Charge and conduct pre-job safety briefings.
• Train and mentor apprentices and groundmen.
• Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators and conductors.
• Perform live-line work using gloving and hot-stick techniques on energized lines.
• Follow all safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Skills

Overhead line experience

CDL

Travel readiness

Physical strength 50 lbs

Shift/work hours flexibility

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger derricks

Tensioners

Job description

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking a Class A Lineman to construct and repair overhead distribution systems and work on energized lines. Travel to various job sites, including out-of-state locations, as required by operational needs.

Reports to the Foreman and must abide by strict safety protocols. The role requires CDL and a minimum of five years of overhead line experience, with willingness to work long hours, including outages and emergencies.