Apprentice Lineman A-APA (AP)

Pike•Hattiesburg, MS

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Apprentice A Lineman (APA) position is a semi-skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This position works at various locations and may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands. 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. We work with utilities across the country to solve our nation’s energy infrastructure challenges, from designing new transmission and distribution systems, upgrading and managing installation of the latest smart meter technologies, and integrating renewable energy sources onto the grid.

Requirements

3-year minimum of field experience.
Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment.
Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
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.
Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution lines.
Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.
Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
Must be able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
Must be familiar with induced voltage.
Understands grounding procedures.
Understands how to use a load buster tool.
Must understand equipment set up and grounding.
Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
Self-Motivated
Team-Oriented
Customer Oriented
Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

Nice To Haves

A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
String overhead wire.
Set poles and anchors.
Install transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
Troubleshoot in primary and secondary systems.
Replace fuses in transformers and clear faulted circuits and systems.
Work with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
Perform all other related work as required to complete the job.
Install and hook up a single phase transformer.
Safely set a pole.
Properly install and remove PPE and cover up.
Check voltage on transformers.
Tie in a primary conductor.
Climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.).
Phase out a line using phasing sticks.
Obtain a one shot on a recloser.
Effectively conduct a pre-job or tailgate briefing.
Safely perform a reconductoring job.
Glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.
Safely install and remove mechanical jumpers.