C Lineman - Transmission (Oncor)

Pike Corporation • Odessa, TX

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About The Position

The Class C Lineman is an entry-level line worker who constructs, maintains, and repairs electrical transmission systems. The work includes 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 role involves working at heights and near energized equipment, climbing wood, steel, and concrete structures, and using approved climbing methods and equipment. Linemen work outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions, and may be called upon for outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations. The position requires following safety procedures and using personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• Two years of recent transmission line 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 different job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized transmission systems while prioritizing safety.
• Help install and repair overhead transmission lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
• Follow switching and tagging procedures and use appropriate tools and test equipment for EPZ grounding and understanding induced voltage on de-energized lines.
• Climb wood, steel, and concrete structures using approved methods and equipment.
• Work at heights and in proximity to energized equipment.
• Perform heavy lifting and rigging.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners, pullers, and other transmission line equipment.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
• Be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotation.
• Follow safety protocols, use PPE, and understand insulated protective cover used to isolate differences of potential on energized lines.
• 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 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