Overhead Lineman - Live-Line Expert (Travel Ready)

Pike Electric, Inc.; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Electric, Inc. seeks an entry-level Class C Lineman to build and repair overhead distribution systems, including energized lines. You may travel to various job sites, up to out-of-state locations, and you will report to the Foreman.

Responsibilities include constructing, maintaining and repairing overhead lines, climbing structures, and operating bucket trucks and other line equipment while working outdoors in all weather. Safety PPE and live-line techniques are essential.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of relevant field 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 for 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.
• Help install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Climb different structures (wood, steel, concrete) 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 and pullers and other pieces of 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, 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

Safety awareness

Climbing ability

Travel readiness

Teamwork

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger derricks

Tensioners

Pullers

Hot-stick tools

Job description

Pike Electric, Inc. seeks an entry-level Class C Lineman to build and repair overhead distribution systems, including energized lines. You may travel to various job sites, up to out-of-state locations, and you will report to the Foreman.

Responsibilities include constructing, maintaining and repairing overhead lines, climbing structures, and operating bucket trucks and other line equipment while working outdoors in all weather. Safety PPE and live-line techniques are essential.