C Lineman - Overhead (GPC)

Pike Corporation•Valdosta, GA

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 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 work using approved safety procedures and equipment, including live-line work, climbing structures, operating overhead line equipment, and working outdoors in varied and sometimes extreme weather. The role may also require outage, storm, emergency, on-call, weekend, holiday, and overtime work, as well as travel on short notice and extended assignments away from home.

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 meet the physical demands of the job, including communicating by talking, listening, and hand signals; standing and walking frequently; handling objects and 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 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 personal protective equipment (PPE), and understand insulated protective cover used to isolate differences of potential.
Work outdoors in varying conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and storms.
Be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotation.
Travel to job sites, including long-distance and out-of-state assignments, as operational and customer needs dictate.