A Lineman - Overhead

About the role

This position involves the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. It requires traveling to various locations and may involve working in another state based on customer demands.

Responsibilities

• Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
• Strings overhead wire.
• Sets poles and anchors.
• Installs transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
• Troubleshoots trouble in primary and secondary systems.
• Replaces cutout fuses and clears faulted circuits and systems.
• Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Familiar with induced voltage.
• Understands grounding procedures.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Capable of properly installing and removing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.
• Understands how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.
• Able to effectively conduct a pre-job or tailgate briefing.
• Capable of safely performing a reconductoring job.
• Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.
• Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
• Understands how to use a load bust tool.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.

Requirements

• 5-year minimum of recent field experience.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment.
• A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Willing to work over-time when requested.
• Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.
• Willingness to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

Qualifications

• Must be able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Must understand grounding procedures.
• Must be capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Must be capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
• Must be capable of climbing different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
• Must understand how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• Must be able to plan safe work based on a job print or work order.
• Must be able to safely perform a reconductoring job.
• Must be willing to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.
• Must be able to safely install and remove mechanical jumpers.
• Must understand how to use a load bust tool.

Skills

• Self-Motivated.
• Team-Oriented.
• Customer Oriented.
• Follows Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job description.

Pay

No specific pay details are provided in the job description.

Schedule

No specific schedule details are provided in the job description.

About Pike

Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country and continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job. Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.