Overhead Lineman: Travel, Outages & Safety Leader

Pike Electric, Inc. in; Palmetto (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA / FSA

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Family & 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 lines, travel to job sites as needed, and report to the Foreman. This role emphasizes safety and hands-on work in diverse environments.

Responsibilities include leading crews in the absence of the IC, mentoring apprentices, climbing structures, and performing live-line work with proper PPE. Extended hours and on-call availability are required.

Qualifications

• Five 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 up to 50 pounds.
• Work extended hours including weekends, holidays and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair overhead distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
• 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.
• Understand switching and tagging procedures, grounding and induced voltage on energized lines with proper tools and test equipment.
• Climb structures using approved methods and equipment; work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Operate bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners and pullers; maintain equipment.
• Work outdoors in variable conditions; participate in outages, storms, and on-call rotations.
• Perform live-line work using insulated gloves and hot-sticks with PPE.

Skills

Overhead line experience

Travel willingness

Physical stamina

Education

CDL (Commercial Driver's License)

Job description

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a Class A Lineman to construct, repair, and maintain overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized lines, travel to job sites as needed, and report to the Foreman. This role emphasizes safety and hands-on work in diverse environments.

Responsibilities include leading crews in the absence of the IC, mentoring apprentices, climbing structures, and performing live-line work with proper PPE. Extended hours and on-call availability are required.