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

Pike Engineering; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off, holidays and leave

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC is seeking an entry-level Class C Lineman to construct and repair overhead electrical distribution systems in the United States. You may travel to various job sites, including out‑of‑state locations, and report to the Foreman.

Responsibilities include performing construction and maintenance on energized and de‑energized lines, climbing structures, and operating bucket trucks and related equipment while adhering to strict safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of relevant field 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.
• Help install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• 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 is seeking an entry-level Class C Lineman to construct and repair overhead electrical distribution systems in the United States. You may travel to various job sites, including out‑of‑state locations, and report to the Foreman.

Responsibilities include performing construction and maintenance on energized and de‑energized lines, climbing structures, and operating bucket trucks and related equipment while adhering to strict safety protocols.