B Lineman - Underground (Oncor)
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, as operational and customer needs dictate. The position reports to the Foreman. The lineman performs underground construction and repair, uses switching and tagging procedures and appropriate tools and test equipment, operates excavation and pulling equipment, and performs live-line work using approved PPE and insulated sticks. The work may take place in confined spaces and near energized equipment, as well as outdoors in extreme or inclement weather. The employee must be available for outages, storms, emergencies, on-call rotation, and work outside normal business hours. Pike describes itself as a provider of construction, repair, and engineering services for electric and gas utilities and telecommunications companies, with renewable project work. The company 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 and work at job locations for extended periods, 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.
- Ability to communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals; frequently stand, walk, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
Responsibilities
- Construct, maintain, and repair 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 and knowledge of grounding and induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines, 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 long-distance 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 and short-term and long-term disability.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
