Overhead Lineman: Outages, Travel & Live-Line Work

Pike Corporation; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC is seeking a Class B Lineman to build and repair overhead distribution systems, safely handling energized and de-energized lines. The role involves travel to multiple job sites, including out-of-state locations, and on-call work to address outages and emergencies.

You will perform live-line work with approved PPE and hot-sticks, and follow safety protocols while using tested equipment. CDL is required, and lifting up to 50 pounds is expected.

Qualifications

• Overhead line experience required.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required.
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Willing to work outside of normal hours including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Construct and repair overhead distribution systems, energized or de-energized.
• Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Perform switching, tagging, grounding, and voltage tests with proper PPE and tools.
• Climb structures using approved methods and equipment.
• Work outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Respond to outages, storms, and emergencies including on-call rotations.
• Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques.

Skills

Overhead line work

Climbing structures

Safety compliance

Travel readiness

Job description

Pike Electric LLC is seeking a Class B Lineman to build and repair overhead distribution systems, safely handling energized and de-energized lines. The role involves travel to multiple job sites, including out-of-state locations, and on-call work to address outages and emergencies.

You will perform live-line work with approved PPE and hot-sticks, and follow safety protocols while using tested equipment. CDL is required, and lifting up to 50 pounds is expected.