C Lineman - Overhead (Duke)

Pike • Clearwater, FL

3h

About The Position

The Class C Lineman is an entry-level line work position focused on 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, based on operational and customer needs. The position reports to the Foreman.

The work is performed outdoors in varied and sometimes extreme weather conditions, at heights, in confined spaces, and near energized equipment. Linemen may work outages, storms, and emergencies, including through an on-call rotation, and may be required to work outside normal business hours.

Requirements

• Two years of relevant field experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Willingness to travel long distances on short notice.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work for extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
• Ability to talk, listen, and use hand signals to communicate; frequently stand, walk, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach 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 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 PPE, and apply insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
• Be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and an on-call rotation.
• Travel to job sites, including long-distance and 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed