Overhead Lineman: Travel, Live-Line Work & Safety Lead

Pike Electric, Inc. in; Jefferson (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA & dependent care FSA

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 construct, repair and maintain overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de-energized lines, travel to various job sites, and lead crew members when needed. The role requires CDL, physical stamina, and willingness to travel, including out-of-state assignments.

Safety is emphasized with PPE, gloving, hot-stick methods, and mandatory safety briefings. Outdoor work in all weather, with overtime and on-call rotations expected.

Qualifications

• Five 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.
• Willing to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Construct and repair overhead distribution systems, on energized and de-energized lines.
• Lead crew members in the absence of the Employee in Charge and conduct 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 approved gloving and hot-stick techniques and troubleshoot faults.
• Follow all safety protocols including PPE usage and insulated protection for voltage differences.
• Climb structures of wood, steel, or concrete using approved methods.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners and pullers.

Skills

Overhead line experience

Safety-focused

Live-line work

Climbing

Education

CDL

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger derricks

Tensioners

Pullers

Job description

Pike Electric LLC is seeking a Class A Lineman to construct, repair and maintain overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de-energized lines, travel to various job sites, and lead crew members when needed. The role requires CDL, physical stamina, and willingness to travel, including out-of-state assignments.

Safety is emphasized with PPE, gloving, hot-stick methods, and mandatory safety briefings. Outdoor work in all weather, with overtime and on-call rotations expected.