Overhead Lineman - Safety First Powerline Expert

Pike Corporation; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC in the United States is seeking a Class A Lineman to safely construct and repair overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de-energized lines, travel to various job sites, including out-of-state locations, and report to the Foreman.

Responsibilities include leading crew members when needed, training apprentices, installing power lines and hardware, performing live-line work with PPE, and adhering to safety protocols in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Five (5) 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.
• 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.

Skills

Overhead line work

Safety leadership

Apprentice training

Live-line work

Bucket truck operation

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Pike Electric LLC in the United States is seeking a Class A Lineman to safely construct and repair overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de-energized lines, travel to various job sites, including out-of-state locations, and report to the Foreman.

Responsibilities include leading crew members when needed, training apprentices, installing power lines and hardware, performing live-line work with PPE, and adhering to safety protocols in all weather conditions.