B Lineman - Overhead

Safety-focused professional responsible for constructing and repairing electrical overhead distribution systems. Work involves energized and de-energized powerlines, with potential travel to job sites including out-of-state locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance, and repair of energized and de-energized overhead distribution systems with a focus on safety.
• 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 structures (wood, steel, concrete) using approved climbing methods and equipment.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and near energized equipment.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners, pullers, and other overhead line equipment.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
• Respond to outages, storms, and emergencies, including on-call rotations.
• Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques on energized lines, including troubleshooting and fault locating.
• Follow all safety protocols, including PPE use and insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of recent overhead line experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Willingness to travel long distances on short notice, including out-of-state assignments.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work extended hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequent standing, walking, and use of hands and fingers to handle objects, operate tools, or controls.
• Reaching with hands and arms.
• Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration.
• Occasional exposure to extreme conditions at construction job sites, including heat, cold, wet, windy, and storm conditions.
• Loud noise levels in the work environment and job sites.
• Communication through talking, listening, and hand signals.

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 deliver innovative solutions, technology, and workforce expertise. Safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service define our family-oriented workplace culture.