A Lineman- Overhead

Pike Electric - Cumming, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Cumming, GA

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Class A Lineman position at Pike Electric, Inc. involves skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This role requires the ability to work safely with energized and de-energized systems, lead crew members, and perform rigorous physical labor in various locations, including potential travel to other states based on customer demands.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work safely.
• Lead crew members in the absence of the Foreman.
• String overhead wire and set poles and anchors.
• Install transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
• Troubleshoot issues in primary and secondary systems.
• Replace cutout fuses and clear faulted circuits and systems.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit and understand grounding procedures.
• Work at heights and/or in confined spaces, using proper PPE and cover up.
• Plan safe work based on job prints or work orders and conduct pre-job or tailgate briefings.
• Safely perform reconductoring jobs and install/remove mechanical jumpers.

Requirements

• 5 years minimum of recent field experience in a similar role.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License permit within 60 days of employment; a Commercial Driver's License is preferred.
• Willingness to travel long distances on short notice and work extended periods in various locations.
• Ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Ability to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with high voltage systems.
• Familiarity with induced voltage and phasing out lines using phasing sticks.

Benefits

• Overtime pay when requested.
• Potential for travel compensation.