C Lineman - Overhead (KUB)

Pike Corporation • Clinton, TN

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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 work includes 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.

Work is performed outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions, at heights, in confined spaces, and near energized equipment. The role may include outage, storm, and emergency response, including an on-call rotation and 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 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 perform the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, handling objects, operating tools or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Understanding of safety protocols, personal protective equipment, and insulated protective cover for isolating differences of potential.

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, and apply insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
• Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including an on-call rotation.
• Travel to job sites, including long-distance and out-of-state assignments, as needed.
• 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