C Lineman - Underground (Duke)

Pike • Rock Hill, SC

2d

About The Position

The Class C Lineman Underground constructs, maintains, and repairs underground electrical distribution systems, including work on energized and de-energized powerlines. The position may involve travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, as operational and customer needs require. It reports to the Foreman.

The work includes installing and repairing underground facilities and conductors, troubleshooting and fault locating on primary and secondary systems, and learning switching, tagging, grounding, induced-voltage, and live-line procedures under direct supervision. The lineman operates and maintains excavation and pulling equipment, works in confined spaces and near energized equipment, and follows safety protocols and PPE requirements. The position requires outdoor work in extreme or changing weather, availability for outages and emergencies, and willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Requirements

• Two years of recent underground line experience.
• Valid Class A 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.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized underground distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
• Install and repair underground facilities and conductors, including troubleshooting and locating faults on primary and secondary systems.
• Learn and follow switching and tagging procedures, grounding practices, and procedures for induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines.
• Work in confined spaces and near energized equipment under direct supervision.
• Operate and maintain backhoes, trenchers, excavators, and pulling equipment.
• Work outdoors in varying and extreme weather conditions.
• Be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations.
• Learn live-line work under direct supervision using approved PPE and insulated sticks to test voltage and switch energized lines.
• Follow safety protocols, use PPE, and understand insulated protective cover used to isolate differences of potential.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account (HSA) and 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 coverage.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave.

What This Job Offers

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