B Lineman - Overhead (DUKE)
Position Summary
The Class B Lineman is a safety-focused professional responsible for constructing and repairing electrical overhead distribution systems. This role involves working on energized and de-energized powerlines and may require travel to various job sites, including out-of-state locations, as needed.
About the role
Reports to the Foreman, this position requires a combination of technical skills and physical stamina. Key responsibilities include:
- Perform new construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead distribution systems
- Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware
- Use switching and tagging procedures, grounding, and induced voltage practices while using appropriate tools and test equipment
- Climb different structures (wood, steel, concrete) using approved climbing methods and 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
- Available to work outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations
- Perform live-line work using approved glove and hot-stick techniques on energized lines, including troubleshooting and fault locating
- Follow all safety protocols including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) use and possess a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective covers to isolate differences of potential
Essential Functions
To perform the essential functions of this job, you will be required to:
- Talk, listen, and use hand signals to communicate
- Stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms
- Be frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration
- Occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites
- Be exposed to noise levels in the work environment and job sites that can be loud
- Perform job responsibilities in extreme heat, cold, wet, windy, and storm conditions
Minimum Requirements
- Three (3) years of recent overhead line experience
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Willingness 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 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 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
- Stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms
- Be frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration
- Occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites
- Be exposed to noise levels in the work environment and job sites that can be loud
- Perform job responsibilities in extreme heat, cold, wet, windy, and storm conditions
Our 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. With a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects, Pike works with hundreds of utility clients across the country. Our culture emphasizes safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service. Pike Electric LLC is an equal opportunity employer.