B Lineman - Overhead (City of Seneca)

About the role

The Class B Lineman - Overhead is a semi-skilled position responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This position involves working at various locations and may require travel to another state based on customer demands.

Responsibilities

• Work 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, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
• Troubleshoots in primary and secondary systems, replaces fuses in transformers, clears faulted circuits and 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.
• Performs all other related work as required to complete the job.

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 work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

Pending Requirements

• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Familiar with induced voltage.
• Understands grounding procedures.
• Understands how to use a load buster tool.
• Capable of installing and hooking up a single phase transformer.
• Capable of safely setting a pole.
• Understands equipment setup and grounding.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Capable of properly installing and removing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Capable of checking voltage on transformers.
• Capable of tying in a primary conductor.
• Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
• Able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequent standing, walking, using hands to fingers, handling, feeling, reaching with hands and arms.
• Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration.
• Occasional exposure to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites.
• Noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
• Position is performed in outside weather conditions.

About Us

Pike Electric, LLC is a leading provider of construction, repair, and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies. We have a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects and work with hundreds of utility clients across the country. Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service.