A Lineman - Transmission (Duke)

About the role

The Class A Lineman Transmission is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical transmission systems. This position works at various locations. The position may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands.

Responsibilities

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized transmission work.
• Capable of leading crew members in the absence of the Foreman.
• Stringing overhead wire.
• Setting poles and anchors.
• Troubleshooting problems on transmission 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.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.

Requirements

• Frequent outdoor work, including in inclement weather.
• Physical labor, including rigorous physical activity.
• Identify transmission primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Proficient in all aspects of transmission line work.
• Obtain knowledge of hot stick work on energized lines.
• Proficient in understanding and reading blueprints.
• Capable of leading crew in assembly and erection of structures to all heights.
• Understand dead ending and sagging operations for all conductors.
• Capable of executing hot line work on conductor systems.
• Proficient at operation of digger derrick.
• Proficient in Pole/Tower Climbing.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
• Able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
• Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• Able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
• Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.
• Understands how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.
• Understands minimum approach distance.
• Understands flag and tag procedures.
• Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Able to effectively conduct a pre-job or tailgate briefing.
• Capable of safely performing a reconductoring job.
• Able to safely install and remove mechanical jumpers.
• Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods and PPE.

Qualifications

• 5-year minimum of recent field experience is required.
• 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.
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.
• Willingness to glove/work high voltage transmission lines.

Skills

• Self-Motivated
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Communication
• Ethical Conduct

Benefits

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Pay

Details about pay will be provided during the interview process.

Schedule

Details about schedule will be provided during the interview process.

About Pike Electric, LLC

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.

About The Team Electric

We work with utilities across the country to solve our nation’s energy infrastructure challenges, from designing new transmission and distribution systems, upgrading and managing installation of the latest smart meter technologies, and integrating renewable energy sources onto the grid.