A Lineman - Overhead (PRECO)

Pike Corporation • Wauchula, FL

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About The Position

The Class A Lineman constructs, repairs, and maintains overhead electrical distribution systems, working on both energized and de-energized power lines. The role may involve travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, according to operational and customer needs. The Lineman reports to the Foreman.

The position requires a strong focus on safety, including following safety protocols and using personal protective equipment. The Lineman may lead crew members when the Employee in Charge is absent, conduct safety briefings, and train and mentor apprentices and groundmen. Work includes live-line tasks, troubleshooting and fault locating, climbing structures, working at heights and in confined spaces, and operating and maintaining overhead line equipment. The role may require work during outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations, as well as extended assignments 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair energized and de-energized overhead distribution 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 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, 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 outdoors in varying conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and storm conditions.
• Respond to outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account (HSA), dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Family and medical leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed