A Lineman - Overhead (Oncor)

Position Summary

The Class A Lineman is a safety‑focused professional with the ability to construct and repair electrical overhead distribution systems. Work may involve energized and de‑energized powerlines and travel to different job sites, including out‑of‑state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate. Reports to the Foreman.

Essential Functions

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair energized and de‑energized overhead distribution systems while putting safety first.
• 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.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of switching and tagging procedures, grounding and induced voltage on energized and de‑energized lines using proper tools and test equipment.
• Climb different structures (wood, steel, concrete) using approved climbing methods and equipment.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and in proximity to energized equipment.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners and pullers and other pieces of overhead line equipment.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
• Be available to work outages, storms, emergencies including on‑call rotation.
• Perform live‑line work using approved gloving and hot‑stick techniques of energized lines, including troubleshooting and fault locating.
• Follow all safety protocols including PPE use and possess a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.

Minimum Requirements

• Five (5) years of recent overhead line experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Willingness to travel long distances on short notice.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to 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 role requires frequent standing, walking, and the use of hands and fingers to handle objects, operate tools, or control equipment. Communication is performed through talking, listening, and hand signals. Workers are regularly exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and loud noise. The job may involve occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and storms.

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

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 serve hundreds of utility clients nationwide and continuously expand our offerings to supply customers with the ideas, technology, experience, workforce and equipment to perform any job. “Essential” sums up who we are, the work we do, and what our people mean to us. Each employee plays a critical role in ensuring 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.