Overhead Lineman: Live-Line Pro with Travel

Pike Electric, Inc. in; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA & FSA

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Family and medical leave

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC is seeking a safety‑focused Class A Lineman to construct and repair overhead distribution systems, including energized and de‑energized lines. You will travel to job sites (including out‑of‑state) and report to the Foreman, leading crews in the absence of the Employee in Charge.

The role requires five years of overhead line experience, a valid CDL, and willingness to work overtime, weekends, and emergency callouts on short notice; you will lift up to 50 pounds and operate

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.
• Will work outside normal hours, including weekends, holidays, and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead crew members in the absence of the Employee in Charge and conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings.
• Perform new construction, maintain and repair overhead distribution systems (energized and de‑energized).
• 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.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions and travel to multiple job sites (including out‑of‑state).
• Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot‑stick techniques and troubleshoot faults.

Skills

Overhead line experience

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

Pike Electric LLC is seeking a safety‑focused Class A Lineman to construct and repair overhead distribution systems, including energized and de‑energized lines. You will travel to job sites (including out‑of‑state) and report to the Foreman, leading crews in the absence of the Employee in Charge.

The role requires five years of overhead line experience, a valid CDL, and willingness to work overtime, weekends, and emergency callouts on short notice; you will lift up to 50 pounds and operate