C Lineman - Overhead (Oncor)

Entry-level line work position constructing and repairing electrical overhead distribution systems. Work involves energized and de-energized powerlines, with potential travel to job sites including out-of-state locations as operational and customer needs dictate.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance, and repair of energized and de-energized overhead distribution systems with safety as the top priority.
• Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
• Climb wood, steel, and concrete structures using approved climbing methods and equipment.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and near 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 rotation.
• 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 insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of relevant field experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Willingness to travel long distances on short notice, including out-of-state assignments.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work extended periods at job locations, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, and use of hands/fingers to handle objects, operate tools, or controls.
• Regular 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. Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service.