B Lineman - Transmission (Oncor)

Pike Corporation • Odessa, TX

2d

About The Position

The Class B Lineman is a safety-focused professional who constructs, maintains, and repairs electrical transmission 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.

Work takes place outdoors in varying conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and storms. The job also involves working at heights and near energized equipment, climbing wood, steel, and concrete structures, and performing heavy lifting and rigging. Linemen may be called on to work outages, storms, emergencies, and an on-call rotation.

Requirements

• Three years of recent transmission line experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Willingness to travel long distances on short notice and work at different 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 communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.
• Ability to stand, walk, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized transmission systems while prioritizing safety.
• Install and repair overhead transmission lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
• Use switching and tagging procedures, EPZ grounding, and appropriate tools and test equipment to address induced voltage on de-energized lines.
• Climb wood, steel, and concrete structures using approved methods and equipment.
• Work at heights and in proximity to energized equipment.
• Perform heavy lifting and rigging.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners, pullers, and other transmission line equipment.
• Follow safety protocols, use PPE, and use insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential on energized lines.
• Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including participating in an on-call rotation.
• Travel to different job locations, including 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