Overhead Lineman – On-Call Travel & Live-Line

Pike Electric, Inc. in

Monroe (GA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

HSA

Dependent care FSA

Medical Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family and medical leave

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC is seeking a Class A Lineman to safely construct and repair overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized/de-energized lines, travel to job sites, and report to the Foreman.

The role requires climbing structures, working outdoors in all weather, and on-call availability. Ideal candidates have 5 years of overhead line experience, a CDL, and a readiness to handle long-distance travel and live-line work with proper PPE and tools.

Qualifications

Five (5) years of recent overhead line experience.
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
Willing to work outages, storms, emergencies including on call rotation.

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.