B Lineman - Overhead (GPC)

Pike • Valdosta, GA

6h

About The Position

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

The lineman performs overhead line construction and repair, works at heights and in confined spaces, climbs wood, steel, and concrete structures, and operates overhead line equipment. The work is outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions. The employee must follow safety protocols, use personal protective equipment, and may be called upon to support outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations.

Requirements

• Three years of recent overhead 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.
• Comprehensive knowledge of switching and tagging procedures, grounding, induced voltage, and appropriate tools and test equipment.
• Ability to climb structures and work at heights, in confined spaces, and near energized equipment.
• Ability to communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized overhead distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
• Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
• Apply switching and tagging procedures, grounding practices, and knowledge of induced voltage using appropriate tools and test equipment.
• Climb wood, steel, and concrete structures using approved methods and equipment.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and near energized equipment.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners, pullers, and other overhead line equipment.
• Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques, including troubleshooting and fault locating.
• Follow safety protocols, use PPE, and apply insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
• Support outages, storms, and emergencies, including on-call rotation.

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