B Lineman - Underground (Oncor)

Pike Corporation • Temple, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Class B Lineman Underground is a semi-skilled position in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical underground 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 underground systems, stringing overhead wire, setting poles and anchors, and installing various electrical components. Troubleshooting primary and secondary systems, replacing fuses, and clearing faulted circuits are key responsibilities. The position frequently involves working with energized high voltage systems, requiring skill and care to ensure safety. Maintaining company vehicles, equipment, and tools is also part of the job. The role requires the ability to perform rigorous physical labor, identify voltage levels, understand induced voltage, and use specific tools like a load buster. It also includes capabilities in installing transformers, setting poles, understanding equipment setup and grounding, working at heights and in confined spaces, and properly using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Phasing out lines, obtaining a one shot on a recloser, and conducting pre-job briefings are also essential skills. A willingness to work on live high voltage distribution power lines and safely install/remove mechanical jumpers is required.

Requirements

• 3-year minimum of recent field experience.
• 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.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.
• Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Must be able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• 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.
• Must be able to effectively conduct a pre-job or tailgate briefing.
• Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.
• Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.

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 underground work.
• Strings overhead wire.
• Sets poles and anchors.
• Installs transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
• Troubleshoots in primary and secondary systems.
• Replaces fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and 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 condition.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed