A Lineman - Overhead (Jackson EMC)

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 conduct a pre-job or tailgate briefing.
• Safely perform a reconductoring job.
• Willing 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

• Able to 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 PPE and cover up.
• Capable of climbing different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possessing the necessary tools to do so.
• Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• Understands how to use a load bust tool.

Skills

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

Benefits

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About Pike

About Us 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, manpower 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.