B Lineman - Overhead (DUKE)

Pike Corporation•Clemson, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Class B Lineman - Overhead is a semi-skilled position focused on the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This role involves working at various locations and may require travel to other states based on customer demands.

Requirements

5-year minimum of recent 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
Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position

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 frequently 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
Perform rigorous physical labor
Identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
Be familiar with induced voltage
Understand grounding procedures
Understand how to use a load buster tool
Install and hook up a single phase transformer
Safely set a pole
Understand equipment set up and grounding
Work at heights and/or confined spaces
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.) and possess the necessary tools to do so
Understand how to phase out a line using phasing sticks
Understand how to 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
Work outside, frequently in inclement weather