Overhead Lineman - Travel, On-Call & Live-Line

Pike Electric, Inc. in; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC in Abingdon, VA is seeking a Class B Lineman to construct and repair overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de-energized powerlines and may travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, as operational needs dictate.

The compensation range for this position is between $37.00 - $49.00 per hour. You will report to the Foreman and be part of a safety-focused team that performs live-line work with PPE, handles outages, storms, and

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of 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 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 - 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.

Job description

Pike Electric LLC in Abingdon, VA is seeking a Class B Lineman to construct and repair overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de-energized powerlines and may travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, as operational needs dictate.

The compensation range for this position is between $37.00 - $49.00 per hour. You will report to the Foreman and be part of a safety-focused team that performs live-line work with PPE, handles outages, storms, and