Transmission Lineman: Build, Repair & Protect the Grid

Pike Electric, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA, dependent care and medical FSA

401(k) with company match

Life insurance, disability

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking a Class B Lineman in Knoxville, TN. This role focuses on safe construction and repair of transmission systems on energized and de-energized lines, with the possibility of traveling to various job sites, including out-of-state locations, as needed by operations.

You will report to the Foreman and must be prepared for outages, storms, and on-call rotations, working outdoors in all weather conditions while using proper PPE and climbing equipment.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of 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 at different job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Willing to work outside of normal hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance and repair of energized and de-energized transmission systems with safety as a priority.
• Install and repair overhead transmission lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Follow switching and tagging procedures and understand grounding and induced voltage on de-energized lines.

Skills

Safety first

Transmission lines

Climbing required

On-call readiness

Education

CDL

Job description

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking a Class B Lineman in Knoxville, TN. This role focuses on safe construction and repair of transmission systems on energized and de-energized lines, with the possibility of traveling to various job sites, including out-of-state locations, as needed by operations.

You will report to the Foreman and must be prepared for outages, storms, and on-call rotations, working outdoors in all weather conditions while using proper PPE and climbing equipment.