C Lineman - Underground (City of High Point)

Pike Corporation•High Point, NC

10d

About The Position

The Class C Lineman Underground constructs, maintains, and repairs underground electrical distribution systems, working on energized and de-energized powerlines with safety as a priority. The role 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 work includes installing and repairing underground facilities and conductors, troubleshooting and locating faults, and learning switching, tagging, grounding, and live-line procedures under direct supervision. The lineman operates and maintains excavation and pulling equipment, works in confined spaces and near energized equipment, and performs duties outdoors in varying and extreme weather. The position participates in outage, storm, and emergency response, including an on-call rotation.

Requirements

Two years of recent underground line experience.
Valid Class A 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 meet the physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, handling objects, operating tools or controls, reaching, and communicating by talking, listening, and hand signals.

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized underground distribution systems while following safety practices.
Install and repair underground facilities and conductors, including troubleshooting and fault locating on primary and secondary systems.
Learn and follow switching and tagging procedures, grounding practices, and procedures for induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines.
Work in confined spaces and near energized equipment under direct supervision.
Operate and maintain backhoes, trenchers, excavators, and pulling equipment.
Perform live-line work using approved PPE and insulated sticks for voltage testing and switching under direct supervision.
Follow safety protocols, use PPE, and understand insulated protective cover for isolating differences of potential.
Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and storms.
Participate in outage, storm, and emergency response, including an on-call rotation.
Travel to job sites, including long-distance and out-of-state assignments, as operational and customer needs dictate.