Overhead Lineworker – Power Distribution & Storm Response

Pike Electric, Inc. in; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a Class B Lineman who focuses on safety while building and repairing overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de-energized lines and may travel to various job sites, including out-of-state locations, reporting to the Foreman.

The role requires hands-on experience with installation and maintenance of power lines, poles, insulators and related hardware, plus the ability to climb structures and work in varied weather conditions, with on-call

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 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.
• Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators and related hardware.
• Comprehensive knowledge of switching and tagging procedures, grounding and induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines while using the proper tools and test equipment.
• 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 de-line work using approved gloving and hot de-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

Overhead line experience

CDL

Travel readiness

Physical stamina

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger derricks

Tensioners and pullers

Job description

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a Class B Lineman who focuses on safety while building and repairing overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de-energized lines and may travel to various job sites, including out-of-state locations, reporting to the Foreman.

The role requires hands-on experience with installation and maintenance of power lines, poles, insulators and related hardware, plus the ability to climb structures and work in varied weather conditions, with on-call