A Lineman-Overhead (Sumter EMC)

Pike Corporation•Americus, GA

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 a priority. The role may require travel to different job sites, including out-of-state assignments, as operational and customer needs dictate. The position reports to the Foreman. The lineman may lead crew members in the absence of the Employee in Charge, conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefings, and train and mentor apprentices and groundmen. Work includes installing and repairing overhead lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware; performing live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques; and troubleshooting and locating faults. The role involves climbing wood, steel, and concrete structures; working at heights, in confined spaces, and near energized equipment; and operating and maintaining overhead line equipment. The employee works outdoors in varied and sometimes extreme weather conditions and must be available for outages, storms, emergencies, on-call rotation, and work outside normal business hours.

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.
Ability to communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.
Comprehensive knowledge of switching and tagging procedures, grounding, and induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines.
Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and outdoors in extreme weather and storm conditions.

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized overhead 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; use appropriate 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 required.