B Lineman - Underground (Duke)

Pike Corporation•Clearwater, FL

About The Position

The Class B Lineman Underground constructs, maintains, and repairs electrical underground distribution systems, working on both energized and de-energized powerlines with safety as a priority. The role may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, according to operational and customer needs. The position reports to the Foreman. Work includes installing and repairing underground facilities and conductors; troubleshooting and locating faults on primary and secondary systems; performing live-line work; and operating excavation and pulling equipment. The lineman works in confined spaces, near energized equipment, and outdoors in a range of weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and storms. The role also participates in outage, storm, and emergency response, including an on-call rotation.

Requirements

Three years of recent underground line experience.
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Willingness to travel long distances on short notice and work extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
Ability and willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
Comprehensive knowledge of switching and tagging procedures, grounding, induced voltage, and the proper tools and test equipment for energized and de-energized lines.

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized underground distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
Install and repair underground facilities and conductors, troubleshoot systems, and locate faults on primary and secondary systems.
Use switching and tagging procedures, grounding practices, and appropriate tools and test equipment around energized and de-energized lines.
Understand when and how to obtain a one shot on a reclosing device.
Work in confined spaces and near energized equipment.
Operate and maintain backhoes, trenchers, excavators, and pulling equipment.
Perform live-line work using approved PPE and insulated sticks for voltage testing and switching energized lines.
Follow safety protocols, use PPE, and use insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
Work outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.
Respond to outages, storms, and emergencies, including participation in an on-call rotation.
Travel to job locations, including long-distance and out-of-state assignments, as operational and customer needs dictate.
Communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.