Overhead Lineman: Travel‑Ready & Safety‑Focused

Pike Corporation; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Corporation is seeking a Class B Lineman to safely construct and repair overhead distribution systems, with potential travel to out-of-state job sites as needed. You will report to the Foreman and work on energized and de-energized lines.

The role requires live-line abilities, switching, tagging, and operating bucket trucks and other line equipment. Expect climbing, outdoor work in all weather, and availability for outages and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of recent 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 up to 50 pounds.
• Work outside normal hours, including weekends, holidays and emergencies.
• Work at heights and around energized equipment; follow safety protocols.
• Perform live-line work using PPE and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair overhead distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
• Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Follow switching and tagging procedures, grounding and induced voltage work on energized/de-energized lines.
• Climb structures using approved methods and equipment; work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners and pullers.
• Be available for outages, storms, emergencies including on-call rotation.

Skills

Overhead line experience

CDL

Travel readiness

Physical stamina

Safety-focused

Job description

Pike Corporation is seeking a Class B Lineman to safely construct and repair overhead distribution systems, with potential travel to out-of-state job sites as needed. You will report to the Foreman and work on energized and de-energized lines.

The role requires live-line abilities, switching, tagging, and operating bucket trucks and other line equipment. Expect climbing, outdoor work in all weather, and availability for outages and emergencies.