Underground Power Lineman — Lead Crews & Install

Pike Corporation; Lincoln (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSAs and FSA options

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and disability coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pike Corporation is seeking an Underground Lineman to construct and repair electrical underground systems with a safety-first approach. You may travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, and report to the Foreman. The role emphasizes live-line work, proper PPE, and training apprentices.

The position requires CDL, at least three years of underground experience, and willingness to work overtime, weekends, and emergencies. Join a safety-driven team with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Pike Corporation is seeking an Underground Lineman to construct and repair electrical underground systems with a safety-first approach. You may travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, and report to the Foreman. The role emphasizes live-line work, proper PPE, and training apprentices.

The position requires CDL, at least three years of underground experience, and willingness to work overtime, weekends, and emergencies. Join a safety-driven team with strong benefits.