Underground Lineman: Travel & Outage Response

Pike Corporation; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a Class B Lineman Underground to construct and repair underground distribution systems, work on energized lines, and travel to various job sites as needed. Reporting to the Foreman, you will emphasize safety and operate around energized equipment.

Responsibilities include installing and repairing underground facilities, performing live‑line work with PPE, and handling excavation equipment. Expect out‑of‑state assignments and overtime as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of recent underground 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 underground distribution systems while putting safety first.
• Install and repair underground facilities, underground conductors, including trouble shooting and fault locating on primary and secondary systems.
• 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.
• Understand how and when to obtain a one shot on a reclosing device.
• Work in confined spaces, and in proximity to energized equipment.
• Operate and maintain excavation equipment to include backhoes, trenchers, excavators, and pulling 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‑line work using approved PPE and insulated sticks required for testing voltage and switching of energized lines.
• Follow all safety protocols including PPE use and possess a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.

Job description

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a Class B Lineman Underground to construct and repair underground distribution systems, work on energized lines, and travel to various job sites as needed. Reporting to the Foreman, you will emphasize safety and operate around energized equipment.

Responsibilities include installing and repairing underground facilities, performing live‑line work with PPE, and handling excavation equipment. Expect out‑of‑state assignments and overtime as part of the role.