Overhead Lineman - Safe, High-Impact Field Power

Pike Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA, dependent care and medical FSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Life insurance, and short-term and/ or

long-term disability

Paid time off, holidays and family/med

Job summary

Pike Corporation is seeking a Class B Lineman to construct and repair overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de-energized lines, travel to multiple job sites as needed, and report to the Foreman.

Responsibilities include installation and repair of lines, components, switching and tagging, and safe operation of bucket trucks and related equipment in various weather conditions. OT and on-call work are required.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of recent 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.
• Work for extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Willing to work outside of normal business 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.
• 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 de-line work using approved gloving and hot de-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

Job description

Pike Corporation is seeking a Class B Lineman to construct and repair overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de-energized lines, travel to multiple job sites as needed, and report to the Foreman.

Responsibilities include installation and repair of lines, components, switching and tagging, and safe operation of bucket trucks and related equipment in various weather conditions. OT and on-call work are required.