B Lineman - Underground (Duke)

Pike Corporation • Charlotte, NC

5d

About The Position

The Class B Lineman Underground constructs, maintains, and repairs electrical underground distribution systems, including energized and de-energized powerlines. The position may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate, and reports to the Foreman.

The role involves installing and repairing underground facilities and conductors; troubleshooting and fault locating on primary and secondary systems; applying switching, tagging, grounding, and induced-voltage procedures; and performing live-line work using approved PPE and insulated sticks. The lineman operates and maintains excavation and pulling equipment, works in confined spaces and near energized equipment, and follows safety protocols, including use of insulated protective cover. Work may take place outdoors in extreme or inclement weather and may include outages, storms, emergencies, on-call rotations, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

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 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 talk, listen, and use hand signals to communicate; 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, and troubleshoot and locate faults on primary and secondary systems.
• Apply switching and tagging procedures and understand grounding and induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines using proper tools and test equipment.
• Understand when and how 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, including PPE use and use of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
• Work outdoors in varying and extreme environmental conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and storms.
• Be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and 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
• 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