B Lineman - Overhead (Oncor)
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
- 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 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.
Qualifications
- 2-5 years of experience.
- Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
- Understands how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.
- Willing to work live high voltage distribution power lines.
- Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
- Willing to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
Skills
- Identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
- Identify induced voltage.
- Understand grounding procedures.
- Use a load buster tool.
- Install and hook up a single phase transformer.
- Set a pole.
- Understand equipment setup and grounding.
- Work at heights and/or confined spaces.
- Properly install and remove personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Check voltage on transformers.
- Tie in a primary conductor.
- Climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
Benefits
Not specified.
Pay
Not specified.
Schedule
Not specified.
About Pike Electric, LLC
Pike Electric, LLC is a Non-union Company founded in 1945. We provide 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.
About the Team
We work with utilities across the country to solve their energy infrastructure challenges, from designing new transmission and distribution systems, upgrading and managing installation of the latest smart meter technologies, and integrating renewable energy sources onto the grid.