B Lineman - Underground (Duke)
Position Summary
The Class B Lineman Underground is a semi-skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical underground 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 a 3-year minimum of recent field experience. Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License permit within 60 days of employment. A Commercial Driver's License is preferred. Must be able to travel long distances on short notice, work for extended periods in various locations, lift in excess of 50 lbs, properly inspect rubber goods and PPE, work outside, frequently in inclement weather, follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies, and work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.
Responsibilities
- Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized underground 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 condition.
- Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
Requirements
- Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
- Able to identify induced voltage.
- Capable of installing and hooking up a single phase transformer.
- Capable of safely setting a pole.
- Understands how to use a load buster tool.
- 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.
- Willing to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.
- Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
Qualifications
- 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, frequently in inclement weather.
- Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.
Skills
- Self-Motivated
- Team-Oriented
- Customer Oriented
- Communication
- Ethical Conduct
Benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled VA Approved Apprenticeship Program – GI Bill Benefits Available to Eligible Veterans Pike is a Non-union Company
Pay
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Schedule
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About Us
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 we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job. "Essential" is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them. Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.