B Lineman - Overhead (LCEC)

Position Summary

The Class B Lineman - Overhead is a semi-skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This position works at various locations and may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands.

About the Role

This position requires work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work. It involves stringing overhead wire, setting poles and anchors, installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear. Troubleshooting in primary and secondary systems, replacing fuses in transformers, clearing faulted circuits and systems, maintaining company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order, and performing all other related work as required to complete the job.

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 and 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.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.

Requirements

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Able to understand induced voltage.
• Able to understand grounding procedures.
• Able to use a load buster tool.
• Able to install and hook up a single phase transformer.
• Able to safely set a pole.
• Able to understand equipment setup and grounding.
• Able to work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Able to properly install and remove Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Able to check voltage on transformers.
• Able to tie in a primary conductor.
• Able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
• Able to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• Able to obtain a one shot on a recloser.
• Able to effectively conduct a pre-job or tailgate briefing.
• Able to safely perform a reconductoring job.
• Willing to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.
• Able to safely install and remove mechanical jumpers.
• Able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.

Pending 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.

Physical Demands

• 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.

Competencies

• Self-Motivated.
• Team-Oriented.
• Customer Oriented.
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

Benefits

Pike Electric, LLC is a Non-union Company. No benefits are provided at this time.

Pay

Pay details are pending and will be communicated upon hire.

Schedule

Schedule details are pending and will be communicated upon hire.