C Lineman - Overhead (CPSE)

Pike Corporation • San Antonio, TX

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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 working 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 while prioritizing safety, including climbing structures, working at heights and near energized equipment, operating overhead line equipment, and performing live-line work using approved techniques. Work is outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions. The role may include outage, storm, and emergency response, including on-call rotations and work outside normal business hours.

Pike provides construction, repair, and engineering services for electric and gas utilities and telecommunications companies, as well as renewable energy projects. The company describes its workplace as family-oriented and emphasizes 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 communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently; use hands and fingers to handle objects and 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 required personal protective equipment, and use insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and storms.
• Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including participating in 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
• 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