A Lineman - Transmission

Pike Corporation•Greenville, SC

About The Position

The Class A Lineman is a safety-focused professional who constructs, maintains, and repairs electrical transmission systems. The role involves working on energized and de-energized powerlines and may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, according to operational and customer needs. The position reports to the Foreman. The lineman may lead crew members when the Employee in Charge is absent, conduct safety briefings, and train and mentor apprentices and ground workers. Work includes installing and repairing transmission lines and associated equipment, climbing structures, working at heights near energized equipment, performing heavy lifting and rigging, and operating transmission line equipment. The role requires following safety protocols and may include outages, storms, emergencies, on-call rotations, and work outside normal business hours.

Requirements

Five 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.
Ability to communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.
Ability to stand, walk, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized transmission systems while prioritizing safety.
Lead crew members in the absence of the Employee in Charge and conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings.
Train and mentor apprentices and ground workers.
Install and repair overhead transmission lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
Use switching and tagging procedures, EPZ grounding, and appropriate tools and test equipment to address induced voltage on de-energized lines.
Climb wood, steel, and concrete structures using approved climbing methods and equipment.
Work at heights and near energized equipment.
Develop knowledge and capability in bare-hand work at 44 kV and 500 kV.
Perform heavy lifting and rigging.
Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners, pullers, and other transmission line equipment.
Work outdoors in varying conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and storms.
Participate in outage, storm, and emergency work, including an on-call rotation.
Follow safety protocols, use PPE, and use insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential on energized lines.