A Lineman - Overhead (Oncor)

About the role

This position involves the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. It requires frequent travel to various locations and may involve working with energized high voltage systems.

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, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
• Troubleshoots problems in primary and secondary systems.
• Replaces cutout fuses and clears faulted circuits and systems.
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• 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 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Willing to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.
• Safely performs a reconductoring job.
• Willing to work over-time when requested.
• Willing to work outside, frequently in inclement weather conditions.

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.
• Willing to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.
• Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work). The employee may be subject to one or more of the following atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

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.