B Lineman - Transmission (KUB)

Pike Corporation•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

The Class B Lineman is a safety-focused professional who constructs, maintains, and repairs electrical transmission systems. The role involves working on energized and de-energized powerlines and may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, based on operational and customer needs. The position reports to the Foreman. Work is performed outdoors at construction job sites in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions. The role requires climbing transmission structures, working at heights and near energized equipment, using specialized equipment and tools, and responding to outages, storms, emergencies, and an on-call rotation.

Requirements

Three years of recent transmission line experience.
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Willingness to travel long distances on short notice and work at different job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
Comprehensive knowledge of switching and tagging procedures, EPZ grounding, induced voltage on de-energized lines, and the proper tools and test equipment.
Proficiency in heavy lifting and rigging.
Ability to climb wood, steel, and concrete structures using approved methods and equipment.
Ability to work at heights and near energized equipment and to perform job duties in demanding outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized transmission systems while prioritizing safety.
Install and repair overhead transmission lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
Follow switching and tagging procedures, use EPZ grounding, and account for induced voltage on de-energized lines using proper tools and test equipment.
Climb wood, steel, and concrete structures using approved climbing methods and equipment.
Work at heights and in proximity to energized equipment.
Perform heavy lifting and rigging.
Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners, pullers, and other transmission line equipment.
Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
Be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and an on-call rotation.
Follow safety protocols, use PPE, and use insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential on energized lines.
Travel to different job locations, including out-of-state assignments, and work extended periods at those locations.
Communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals; handle objects and operate tools or controls.