C Lineman - Underground (Duke)
About the role
The Class C Lineman Underground is an entry‑level lineman position focused on the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical underground distribution systems. Work is performed at various locations and may require travel to another state depending on customer demands.
Responsibilities
- Assist with installing transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
- Assist in replacing fuses in transformers and clearing faulted circuits and systems.
- Work frequently with energized high‑voltage systems, requiring skill and care to protect lives.
- Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
- Perform all other related work as required to complete the job.
- Perform rigorous physical labor.
- Identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
- Be familiar with induced voltage.
- Assist with the installation and hook‑up of a single‑phase transformer.
- Safely set a pole.
- Work at heights and/or in confined spaces.
- Properly install and remove PPE and cover‑ups.
- Check voltage on transformers.
- Install and remove a service.
- Properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
- Climb various structures (wood, steel, etc.) using appropriate tools.
- Tie various lineman knots.
- Make up and use a hand line.
- Set up equipment and follow grounding procedures.
- Know how and when to use Kellum grips.
- Identify different types of materials used in line work.
Requirements
- 1–2 years of field experience.
- Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment (CDL preferred).
- Willingness to travel long distances on short notice.
- Ability to work extended periods in various locations.
- Ability to lift more than 50 lb.
- Ability to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
- Willingness to work overtime when requested.
- Willingness to glove/work live high‑voltage distribution lines.
- Ability to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
- Commitment to follow company safety rules and all other policies.
- Availability to work outside normal schedules, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. Noise levels can be loud, and the position is performed in outside weather conditions.
Competencies
- Self‑motivated
- Team‑oriented
- Customer oriented
- Communication
- Ethical conduct
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 ideas, technology, experience, manpower, and equipment to perform any job. “Essential” sums up who we are, the work we do, and what our people mean to us. Each employee plays a critical role in ensuring 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.
About the Team
Electric – We work with utilities across the country to solve the nation’s energy infrastructure challenges, from designing new transmission and distribution systems, upgrading and managing installation of the latest smart‑meter technologies, to integrating renewable energy sources onto the grid.