B Lineman - Underground (Duke)

Pike • Charlotte, NC

6d

About The Position

The Class B Lineman Underground is a safety-focused professional who constructs, maintains, and repairs electrical underground distribution systems. The role involves working on energized and de-energized power lines and may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, according to operational and customer needs. The position reports to the Foreman.

The role includes underground line construction and repair, troubleshooting and fault locating, safe switching and grounding practices, and use of appropriate tools and test equipment. Work may involve confined spaces, proximity to energized equipment, live-line work, excavation equipment, and outdoor work in varied and extreme weather. The employee must be available for outage, storm, and emergency work, including on-call rotations.

Pike provides construction, repair, and engineering services for electric and gas utilities and telecommunications companies, as well as turnkey renewable projects. The company describes its workplace as family-oriented and emphasizes safety, collaboration, innovation, and customer service.

Requirements

• Three years of recent underground line experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Willingness to travel long distances on short notice.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work for extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance, and repair of energized and de-energized underground distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
• Install and repair underground facilities and conductors, including troubleshooting and fault locating on primary and secondary systems.
• Apply switching and tagging procedures, grounding practices, and knowledge of induced voltage while using appropriate tools and test equipment.
• Understand how and when to obtain a one shot on a reclosing device.
• Work in confined spaces and near energized equipment.
• Operate and maintain excavation equipment, including 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 outages, storms, and emergencies, including on-call rotation.
• Travel to job sites, including extended and out-of-state assignments, as operational and customer needs dictate.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA, dependent care, and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Family and medical leave

What This Job Offers

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