A Lineman - Overhead (Oncor 1500)

Pike Corporation•Temple, TX

About The Position

The Class A Lineman constructs, maintains, and repairs overhead electrical distribution systems, working on both energized and de-energized powerlines with safety as the priority. The role may involve travel to different job sites, including out-of-state assignments, as operational and customer needs require. The position reports to the Foreman. The lineman may lead crew members when the Employee in Charge is absent, conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings, and train and mentor apprentices and groundmen. Work includes installing and repairing overhead lines and associated equipment; performing live-line work, troubleshooting, and fault locating; climbing structures and working at heights or in confined spaces; and operating and maintaining overhead line equipment. The role also requires following safety procedures and using appropriate protective equipment while working outdoors in changing and sometimes extreme weather. Outage, storm, emergency, and on-call work may be required.

Requirements

Five years of recent overhead 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.
Willingness to work extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, including standing, walking, handling objects, operating tools or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
Ability to communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.
Ability to work in environments with fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, loud noise, and extreme construction-site conditions.

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized overhead electrical distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
Lead crew members when the Employee in Charge is absent and conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings.
Train and mentor apprentices and groundmen.
Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
Apply switching and tagging procedures, grounding practices, and knowledge of induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines; use proper tools and test equipment.
Climb wood, steel, and concrete structures using approved 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 PPE, and use insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and storm conditions.
Respond to outages, storms, and emergencies, including participation in an on-call rotation.
Travel to job sites, including long-distance and out-of-state assignments, as needed.
Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.