C Lineman - Overhead (Dominion)
About The Position
The Class C Lineman is an entry-level line work position responsible for constructing, maintaining, and repairing electrical overhead distribution systems. The role involves work on energized and de-energized powerlines 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. Compensation is $26.44–$33.01 per hour. The work includes climbing structures, working at heights and near energized equipment, operating overhead line equipment, and performing live-line work. Employees work outdoors in changing and sometimes extreme weather conditions and may be called to work outages, storms, emergencies, and outside normal business hours. Pike is a provider of construction, repair, and engineering services for electric and gas utilities and telecommunications companies, with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. The company describes its workplace as family-oriented, with a culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, and customer service.
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 talk, listen, use hand signals, stand, walk, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, near energized equipment, and in outdoor extreme weather conditions.
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 climbing 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 required PPE, and understand insulated protective cover used to isolate differences of potential.
- Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including participation in an on-call rotation.
- Travel to different job sites, including long-distance and out-of-state assignments, as operational and customer needs dictate.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- HSA and dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 401(k) with company match.
- Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
