Overhead Lineman - Live-Line Expert, Travel Ready

Pike Corporation; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family and medical leave

Job summary

Pike Corporation is seeking a Class A 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 required. You will report to the Foreman.

The role involves leading crews in the Foreman’s absence, training apprentices, and performing live-line work with proper PPE and hot-sticks. Pike emphasizes safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of overhead line experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull 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, overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead distribution systems.
• Lead crew members in the absence of the Employee in Charge and conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings.
• Train and mentor apprentices and groundmen.
• 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 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, pullers and other 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.

Skills

Overhead line experience

CDL

Travel readiness

Physical strength

Out-of-state work

OT willingness

Job description

Pike Corporation is seeking a Class A 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 required. You will report to the Foreman.

The role involves leading crews in the Foreman’s absence, training apprentices, and performing live-line work with proper PPE and hot-sticks. Pike emphasizes safety and teamwork.