B Lineman - Overhead

Pike Corporation•Pace, FL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Class B Lineman - Overhead 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. The role involves working safely on energized and de-energized overhead systems, stringing wire, setting poles, installing equipment, and troubleshooting electrical systems. It requires the ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in various weather conditions, often performing rigorous physical labor.

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.
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.
Capable of installing and hooking up a single phase transformer.
Capable of safely setting a pole.
Must 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 tying in a primary conductor.
Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
Understands how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.
Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.
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.
Frequently 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 required to complete the job.
Effectively conduct a pre-job or tailgate briefing.
Safely perform a reconductoring job.
Safely install and remove mechanical jumpers.