B Lineman - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation • Dallas, TX

7d

About The Position

The Class B Lineman Underground constructs, maintains, and repairs energized and de-energized underground electrical distribution systems with a strong focus on safety. The position requires travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate, and reports to the Foreman. The role may involve extended assignments away from home and work in a range of outdoor and construction-site conditions.

Requirements

• Three years of recent underground line experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Willingness to travel to different work locations, 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.
• Knowledge of switching and tagging procedures, grounding, induced voltage, and underground distribution systems.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and near energized equipment and to perform live-line work using appropriate PPE and insulated sticks.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized underground distribution systems.
• Install and repair underground facilities and conductors, including troubleshooting and locating faults on primary and secondary systems.
• Apply switching and tagging procedures and manage grounding and induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines using appropriate 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 and pulling equipment, including backhoes, trenchers, and excavators.
• Perform live-line work using approved PPE and insulated sticks for voltage testing and switching energized lines.
• Follow safety protocols, including PPE requirements, and use insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
• Work at different job locations, including out-of-state assignments, and travel long distances on short notice.
• Respond to outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations; work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Work outdoors in varying and extreme weather conditions.
• Communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.

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