Overhead Lineman: Travel & On-Call Powerline Expert

Pike Corporation; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a Class B Lineman to safely construct and repair overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de-energized lines, travel to various job sites, and report to the Foreman. This hands-on role requires working outdoors in all weather and heights.

The position emphasizes safety, live-line work with gloves and hot-sticks, and teamwork across multiple crews. Valid CDL and willingness to travel are essential.

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 extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Willing to work outside normal hours, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair overhead distribution systems.
• Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors and hardware.
• Know switching and tagging, grounding, and induced voltage on lines.
• Climb structures using approved methods and equipment.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, near energized equipment.
• Operate bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners and pullers.

Skills

Overhead line experience

CDL

Travel readiness

Live-line work

Safety first

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger derricks

Tensioners

Pullers

Test equipment

Job description

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a Class B Lineman to safely construct and repair overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de-energized lines, travel to various job sites, and report to the Foreman. This hands-on role requires working outdoors in all weather and heights.

The position emphasizes safety, live-line work with gloves and hot-sticks, and teamwork across multiple crews. Valid CDL and willingness to travel are essential.