A Lineman - Overhead (Duke)

Position Summary

The Class A Lineman is a safety-focused professional responsible for constructing and repairing electrical overhead distribution systems. This role involves working on energized and de-energized powerlines and may require travel to various job sites, including out-of-state locations, as needed.

About the Role

Reports to the Foreman, this position requires a combination of technical skills and leadership abilities. The Lineman will lead crew members, conduct safety briefings, train apprentices and groundmen, and perform a wide range of tasks including climbing, installing, and repairing overhead power lines.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
• Lead crew members in the absence of the Employee in Charge and conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings.
• Train and mentor apprentices and groundmen.
• Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
• Comprehensively understand switching and tagging procedures, grounding, and induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines.
• Climb different structures (wood, steel, concrete) using approved climbing methods and equipment.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and near energized equipment.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners, pullers, and other overhead line 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 rotations.
• Perform live-line work using approved glove and hot-stick techniques on energized lines, including troubleshooting and fault locating.
• Follow all safety protocols including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) use and possess a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective gear to isolate differences of potential.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of recent overhead line 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 of this job include standing, walking, using hands and fingers to handle objects, operating tools or controls, reaching with hands and arms. Frequent exposure to loud noises and extreme weather conditions is also common. The job requires frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 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

About Us

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, Pike works with hundreds of utility clients across the country. We are committed to a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service. Pike Electric LLC is an equal opportunity employer.