Transmission Foreman: Lead Lineman for High-Voltage Projects

Pike Electric, Inc.; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

EAP

Job summary

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking a safety-focused Foreman to lead a crew in constructing and repairing transmission systems, including energized and de-energized lines. Travel to various job sites is required. You will report to the General Foreman and oversee project quality and deadlines.

The role requires five years of transmission line experience, a valid CDL, and willingness to work irregular hours and on-call outages. The company offers robust benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of recent transmission 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 different 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 transmission systems while putting safety first.
• Lead crew members and conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings.
• Coach and train lower classification employee in safe and productive work procedures.
• Oversee work related to each project and assume full responsibility for its quality and completion deadline.
• Install and repair overhead transmission lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Comprehensive knowledge of switching and tagging procedures, EPZ -grounding and understanding induced voltage on de-energized lines using the proper tools and test equipment.
• Climb different structures (wood, steel, concrete) using approved climbing methods and equipment.
• Work at heights and in proximity to energized equipment.
• Willing and capable to obtain knowledge in bare hand work – 44kV and 500kV.
• Proficient in all aspects of heavy lifting and rigging.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners and pullers and other pieces of transmission 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.
• Follow all safety protocols including PPE use and possess a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential on energized lines.

Job description

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking a safety-focused Foreman to lead a crew in constructing and repairing transmission systems, including energized and de-energized lines. Travel to various job sites is required. You will report to the General Foreman and oversee project quality and deadlines.

The role requires five years of transmission line experience, a valid CDL, and willingness to work irregular hours and on-call outages. The company offers robust benefits and growth opportunities.