A Lineman - Overhead (LCEC)

Pike Corporation•North Fort Myers, FL

12h

About The Position

The Class A Lineman constructs, maintains, and repairs energized and de-energized overhead electrical distribution systems, with safety as a primary focus. The role may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, depending on operational and customer needs, and reports to the Foreman. The Lineman performs overhead line work, leads crew members when the Employee in Charge is absent, conducts safety briefings, and trains and mentors apprentices and groundmen. Duties include work on structures and at heights, operating overhead line equipment, performing live-line work, and responding to outages, storms, emergencies, and callouts. The position involves outdoor work in varying and sometimes extreme weather and construction-site conditions.

Requirements

Five years of recent overhead line experience.
Valid 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 overhead distribution systems while following safety practices.
Lead crew members in the absence of the Employee in Charge 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 and practices for grounding and induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines, using appropriate tools and test equipment.
Climb wood, steel, and concrete structures using approved climbing 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 outages, storms, and emergencies, including through an on-call rotation.
Travel to job sites, including out-of-state assignments, as operational and customer needs dictate.