Overhead Lineman - Safety-Focused, Travel Ready

Pike Electric, Inc. in; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and disability

Paid time off, holidays and leave

Job summary

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking a Class A Lineman to safely construct and repair overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de-energized lines and may travel to various job sites.

The role reports to the Foreman and requires readiness for outages and emergency callouts. Responsibilities include leading crews, mentoring apprentices, operating bucket trucks and related equipment, and performing live-line work using approved PPE and techniques.

Qualifications

• Five years of overhead line experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Work extended hours, including weekends, holidays, and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance and repair on overhead distribution systems (energized and de-energized).
• Lead crew in absence of the Employee in Charge and conduct pre-job safety briefings.
• Train and mentor apprentices and groundmen.
• Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Perform live-line work using gloving and hot-stick techniques and troubleshoot faults.
• Follow safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Skills

Overhead line experience

CDL

Travel readiness

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking a Class A Lineman to safely construct and repair overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de-energized lines and may travel to various job sites.

The role reports to the Foreman and requires readiness for outages and emergency callouts. Responsibilities include leading crews, mentoring apprentices, operating bucket trucks and related equipment, and performing live-line work using approved PPE and techniques.