Underground Lineman - (AP)

Pike Electric, Inc. in; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA

EAP

401(k) match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family and medical leave

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC in Mobile, AL is seeking an Underground Lineman focused on safety who can construct and repair underground electrical systems. The role involves working on energized and de-energized circuits and may require travel to multiple sites as needed.

Responsibilities include leading crews in the absence of the IC, mentoring apprentices, installing underground power conductors, and performing live-line work with proper PPE and testing. CDL required; willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Three years of underground electrical experience.
• Valid CDL.
• Willingness to travel long distances on short notice.
• Ability to work overtime and in outdoor conditions.
• Safety-focused with PPE and tagging procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform underground construction, maintenance and repair of energized and de-energized systems.
• Lead crew in the absence of the IC and conduct pre-job safety briefings.
• Train and mentor apprentices and groundmen.
• Install and repair underground power, conductors and related hardware.
• Operate backhoe, bucket trucks, digger trucks and mini excavator.
• Work outdoors in varying weather and respond to outages and emergencies.
• Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques.

Skills

Underground wiring

Electrical safety

Crew leadership

CDL

Equipment operation

Tools

Backhoe

Bucket trucks

Digger trucks

Mini excavator

Job description

Position Summary

The Underground Lineman is a safety focused professional with the ability to construct and repair electrical underground systems. You will work on energized and de ‑ energized systems and may be required travel to different job sites, including out ‑ of ‑ state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate. You will report to the Foreman.

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair energized and de ‑ energized underground new work systems with safety first.
• Lead crew members in the absence of the Employee in Charge and conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefing.
• Train and mentor apprentices and groundmen.
• Install and repair underground power, conductors and related hardware.
• Comprehensive knowledge of tagging procedures, grounding and induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines using the proper tools and test equipment and understanding of underground services, infrastructure and duct banks.
• Work in confined spaces, and in proximity to energized equipment.
• Will operate a backhoe, bucket trucks and digger trucks, mini excavator.
• 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 ‑ line work using approved gloving and hot ‑ stick techniques of energized lines.
• Follow all safety protocols including PPE use and a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
• Three (3) years of recent underground experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Willingness 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.
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the responsibilities of this job, you will be required to talk, listen and use hand signals to communicate. The job frequently requires you to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle objects, operate tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.

While performing the responsibilities of this job, you are frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. You are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. You will perform job responsibilities in extreme heat, cold, wet, windy, and storm conditions.

• HSA, dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave

Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, workforce and equipment to perform any job.

"Essential" is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.

Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.

Pike Electric LLC, is an equal opportunity employer.