C Lineman - Overhead (Coweta-Fayette EMC)

Pike • Palmetto, GA

9h

About The Position

The Class C Lineman is an entry-level line work position responsible for constructing, maintaining, and repairing overhead electrical distribution systems. The role involves working on energized and de-energized powerlines, with travel to different job sites—including out-of-state locations—as operational and customer needs dictate. The position reports to the Foreman.

The lineman performs overhead line construction and maintenance, climbs wood, steel, and concrete structures, and works at heights, in confined spaces, and near energized equipment. The role also involves operating and maintaining overhead line equipment, carrying out live-line work using approved techniques, following safety protocols and using PPE, and responding to outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations. Work is performed outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions.

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance, and repairs on energized and de-energized overhead distribution systems, 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 understand insulated protective cover for isolating differences of potential.
• Respond to outages, storms, and emergencies, including participation in an on-call rotation.
• Travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, 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 and short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed