B Lineman - Overhead (AP)
Pike Corporation•Gulfport, MS
•Onsite
About The Position
The Class B Lineman is a semi-skilled position focused on the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical transmission systems. This role requires working safely on both energized and de-energized transmission lines, which includes tasks such as stringing overhead wire, setting poles and anchors, and troubleshooting system problems. The position frequently involves working with high voltage systems, necessitating a high degree of skill and caution to ensure safety. Responsibilities also extend to maintaining company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order. The role may require travel to various locations, including other states, depending on customer demands, and involves rigorous physical labor.
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 high voltage transmission lines
- Able to perform rigorous physical labor
- Able to identify transmission primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
- Must be familiar with induced voltage
- Understands all concepts of grounding procedures
- Understands proper use of phasing sticks
- Able to obtain knowledge of bare hand work 44KV and 100KV
- Understands the requirements for proper line clearances
- Able to identify wire sizes
- Proficient in Pole/Tower Climbing
- Proficient in all aspects of heaving lifting and rigging
- Possesses a working knowledge of grounding techniques
- Capable of safely setting a pole
- Capable of operating wire tensioner equipment
- Able to change pole framing and insulators with line energized from hooks or bucket
- Proficient at operation of sideloader, bucket and derrick
- Proficient in understanding and reading blueprints
- Understands equipment set up and grounding
- Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces
- Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up
- Capable of checking voltage on transformers
- Capable of clipping in transmission conductor
- Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so
- Understands grounding procedures
- Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks
- Understands how to obtain a one shot on a recloser
- Understands minimum approach distance
- Understands flag and tag procedures
- Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape
- Must be able to effectively conduct a pre-job or tailgate briefing
- Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers
- Able to properly inspect rubber goods, cover and PPE
- 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 transmission work
- Stringing overhead wire
- Setting poles and anchors
- Troubleshooting problems on transmission 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 working order
- Does all other related work as required to complete the job
- Able to perform rigorous physical labor
- Able to identify transmission primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
- Understand all concepts of grounding procedures
- Understand proper use of phasing sticks
- Able to obtain knowledge of bare hand work 44KV and 100KV
- Understand the requirements for proper line clearances
- Able to identify wire sizes
- Proficient in Pole/Tower Climbing
- Proficient in all aspects of heaving lifting and rigging
- Possesses a working knowledge of grounding techniques
- Capable of safely setting a pole
- Capable of operating wire tensioner equipment
- Able to change pole framing and insulators with line energized from hooks or bucket
- Proficient at operation of sideloader, bucket and derrick
- Proficient in understanding and reading blueprints
- Understand equipment set up and grounding
- Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces
- Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up
- Capable of checking voltage on transformers
- Capable of clipping in transmission conductor
- Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so
- Understand grounding procedures
- Understand how to phase out a line using phasing sticks
- Understand how to obtain a one shot on a recloser
- Understand minimum approach distance
- Understand flag and tag procedures
- Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape
- Must be able to effectively conduct a pre-job or tailgate briefing
- Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers
- Able to properly inspect rubber goods, cover and PPE
- Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
