A Lineman - Overhead (CEMC)

Pike Corporation•Clarksville, TN

About The Position

The Class A Lineman is a skilled position focused on constructing, maintaining, and repairing electrical overhead distribution systems. The work takes place at various locations and may require travel to another state depending on customer demands. The lineman works with energized and de-energized systems, including high-voltage distribution lines, and must follow safe work practices to protect themselves and others. The role may involve leading crew members when the Foreman is absent and performing other related work as needed to complete jobs and meet organizational needs. The position requires working outdoors, often in inclement weather and at construction job sites. Employees are frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration; occasional exposure to varied extreme conditions and loud noise is also noted. The role requires physical labor, including lifting more than 50 pounds, and the ability to work at heights or in confined spaces. Pike Electric, LLC is a non-union company and an equal opportunity employer. This job description is not all-inclusive; employees may perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of recent field experience.
Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment.
Able to travel long distances on short notice when required and work for extended periods in various locations when required.
Able to lift more than 50 pounds.
Able to perform rigorous physical labor and work outdoors, frequently in inclement weather.
Able to work at heights and/or in confined spaces and climb different types of structures.
Able to identify primary and secondary voltage, understand induced voltage and grounding procedures, and safely perform the overhead-line tasks described in the posting.
Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
Able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.
Self-motivated, team-oriented, and customer-oriented.

Nice To Haves

A Commercial Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Safely perform new construction, maintenance, and repair work on energized and de-energized overhead systems.
Lead crew members when the Foreman is absent.
String overhead wire and set poles and anchors.
Install transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
Troubleshoot primary and secondary systems.
Replace cutout fuses and clear faulted circuits and systems.
Work with energized high-voltage systems while protecting the safety of self and others.
Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
Identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit and work with induced voltage and grounding procedures.
Work at heights or in confined spaces and climb wood, steel, and other structures using the necessary tools.
Properly install and remove personal protective equipment (PPE) and cover-up.
Phase out a line using phasing sticks.
Plan safe work based on a job print or work order.
Obtain a one shot on a recloser and conduct pre-job or tailgate briefings.
Safely perform reconductoring work and install and remove mechanical jumpers.
Work live high-voltage distribution lines using gloves when required and use a load bust tool.
Inspect rubber goods and PPE properly.
Perform other related work required to complete jobs and meet ongoing organizational needs.
Travel long distances on short notice and work for extended periods in various locations when required.
Work overtime when requested.