A Lineman - Overhead (Jefferson EMC)

About the role

The Class A Lineman is responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This position involves working at various locations and may require travel to another state based on customer demands.

Responsibilities

• Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
• Capable of leading crew members in the absence of the Foreman.
• 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, 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.
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit, understand induced voltage, grounding procedures, work at heights and/or confined spaces, and properly install and remove PPE and cover up.
• Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers, understands how to use a load bust tool, and understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order, understands how to obtain a one shot on a recloser, and conducts a pre-job or tailgate briefing.
• Safely performs a reconductoring job, willing to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines, and capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
• Frequent exposure to inclement weather, frequently works with moving mechanical parts and vibration, and occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites.
• Willing to work outside the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

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.

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 able to work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• 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.
• 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.

About Us

Pike Electric, LLC 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. Founded in 1945, Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service.