Overhead Lineman – Live-Line Expert (Travel & On-Call)

Pike Electric, Inc.; Americus (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

Dependent care FSA

EAP

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family and medical leave

Job summary

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking a Class A Lineman to construct and repair overhead distribution systems. The role involves work on energized and de-energized lines, travel to multiple job sites, and reporting to the Foreman.

Applicants should have extensive overhead line experience, a valid CDL, and be prepared for overtime, callouts, and varied weather. The position emphasizes safety and equipment operation.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of 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.
• Willing to 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 overhead distribution systems with safety first.
• Lead crew members in the 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, conductors and related hardware.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners and pullers and other overhead line equipment.
• Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques of energized lines.

Tools

CDL

Job description

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking a Class A Lineman to construct and repair overhead distribution systems. The role involves work on energized and de-energized lines, travel to multiple job sites, and reporting to the Foreman.

Applicants should have extensive overhead line experience, a valid CDL, and be prepared for overtime, callouts, and varied weather. The position emphasizes safety and equipment operation.