B Lineman - Overhead (DUKE ENERGY)

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 other states 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

• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 5-year minimum of recent field experience.
• 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 how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• Understands how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.
• Able to effectively conduct a pre-job or tailgate briefing.
• Capable of safely performing a reconductoring job.
• Willing to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.
• Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
• Able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.

Skills

Must be capable of climbing different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.

Benefits

Includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Pay

Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Variable schedule to accommodate job requirements and customer demands.

About Pike Electric, LLC

Pike Electric, LLC 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, manpower, and equipment needed to perform any job. As a non-union company, Pike is committed to fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service.

About the Team

Electric team members work with utilities across the country to solve energy infrastructure challenges, from designing new transmission and distribution systems to integrating renewable energy sources onto the grid. We are dedicated to ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.