A Lineman - Transmission

Position Summary

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

About the Role

You will report to the Foreman and will be expected to perform new construction, maintenance, and repairs on transmission systems. Safety is a top priority, and you will lead crew members in safety briefings and training apprentices and ground workers.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance, and repairs on energized and de-energized transmission systems
• Lead crew members in safety briefings and training apprentices and ground workers
• Install and repair overhead transmission lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware
• Work at heights and in proximity to energized equipment
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners, pullers, and other transmission line equipment
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather
• Available to work outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations

Requirements

• Five (5) years of recent transmission line experience
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Willing 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 different job locations, including out-of-state assignments
• Willing to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the responsibilities of this job, you will be required to talk, listen, and use hand signals to communicate. The job frequently requires you to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

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. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country and continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, workforce, and equipment needed to perform any job. As a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service, Pike is committed to ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pike Electric LLC is an equal opportunity employer.