Overhead Lineman – Travel, Outages & Safety

Pike Electric, Inc. in; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Class C Lineman to construct and repair electrical 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 needed.

Responsibilities include performing new construction, maintenance, repairing lines, climbing structures, and operating bucket trucks and other equipment. Safety protocols and PPE are emphasized in this role.

Qualifications

• Two 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 extended 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.

Skills

Field experience

Travel readiness

Safety awareness

Physical endurance

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Class C Lineman to construct and repair electrical 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 needed.

Responsibilities include performing new construction, maintenance, repairing lines, climbing structures, and operating bucket trucks and other equipment. Safety protocols and PPE are emphasized in this role.