Overhead Lineman: Live-Line Expert & Travel-Ready

Pike Corporation; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSAs

EAP

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Pike Corporation in the United States seeks a safety-focused Class A Lineman to construct and repair energized and de-energized overhead distribution systems. Expect travel to sites, including out-of-state locations, and report to the Foreman.

Responsibilities include leading crews, mentoring apprentices, installing lines, and performing live-line work with proper PPE and safety protocols. Commitment to safety and readiness for outages is essential.

Qualifications

• Five years of overhead line experience.
• Valid CDL.
• 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 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.
• 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 (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

Overhead line experience

CDL

Job description

Pike Corporation in the United States seeks a safety-focused Class A Lineman to construct and repair energized and de-energized overhead distribution systems. Expect travel to sites, including out-of-state locations, and report to the Foreman.

Responsibilities include leading crews, mentoring apprentices, installing lines, and performing live-line work with proper PPE and safety protocols. Commitment to safety and readiness for outages is essential.