Overhead Lineman - Live-Line Power Install & Repair

Pike Electric, Inc.; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking a Class B Lineman to safely construct and repair overhead distribution systems. Travel to various job sites, including out-of-state locations, may be required.

You will report to the Foreman and perform live-line work using gloving and hot-stick techniques. You must have three years of overhead line experience, a valid CDL, and be willing to work outside normal hours and outages.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of overhead line experience required.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work extended hours, including weekends and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair overhead distribution systems.
• Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Work on live-line systems using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques and troubleshooting.
• Climb structures (wood, steel, concrete) using approved methods and equipment.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks and other overhead line equipment.

Skills

Overhead line experience

CDL

Travel willingness

Physical stamina

Tools

Bucket trucks and lifting equipment

Digger derricks

Hot-sticks techniques

Job description

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking a Class B Lineman to safely construct and repair overhead distribution systems. Travel to various job sites, including out-of-state locations, may be required.

You will report to the Foreman and perform live-line work using gloving and hot-stick techniques. You must have three years of overhead line experience, a valid CDL, and be willing to work outside normal hours and outages.