B Lineman - Overhead (Sumter EMC)

About the Role

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, based on operational and customer needs. You will report to the Foreman.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance, and repair of energized and de-energized overhead distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
• Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of switching and tagging procedures, grounding, and induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines using proper tools and test equipment.
• Climb different structures (wood, steel, concrete) using approved climbing methods and equipment.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and in proximity to energized 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.
• Respond to outages, storms, and emergencies, including on-call rotations.
• Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques on energized lines, including troubleshooting and fault locating.
• Follow all safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and understanding of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of recent overhead line experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Willingness to travel long distances on short notice.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Capability to work 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 are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job:

• Frequent standing, walking, and use of hands and fingers to handle objects, operate tools, or controls.
• Reaching with hands and arms.
• Communication through talking, listening, and hand signals.
• Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration.
• Occasional exposure to extreme conditions at construction job sites, including loud noise levels.
• Work in extreme heat, cold, wet, windy, and storm conditions.

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

Founded in 1945, 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. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country and continuously expand our offerings to supply customers with innovative ideas, technology, experience, workforce, and equipment. Safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service define our family-oriented workplace culture.