C Lineman - Overhead (Oncor)

Pike Corporation • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The Class C Lineman is an entry-level line work position responsible for constructing and repairing electrical overhead distribution systems. The role involves work 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, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and fault locating while following safety protocols. Work includes climbing structures and working at heights, in confined spaces, and near energized equipment. The position involves operating overhead line equipment and working outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme weather. Outage, storm, emergency, on-call, weekend, holiday, and overtime work may be required.

Requirements

• Two years of relevant field 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 meet the physical demands of the work, including standing, walking, handling objects, operating tools or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized overhead distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
• Help install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
• 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.
• Travel to job locations, including out-of-state assignments, and work during outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations.
• Communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed