A Lineman - Overhead (Dominion)

Pike Corporation•Chesapeake, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Class A Lineman is a safety focused professional with the ability to construct and repair electrical overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de‑energized powerlines and may be required to travel to different job sites, including out‑of‑state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate. You will report to the Foreman. Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, workforce and equipment to perform any job. "Essential" is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them. Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service. Pike Electric, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Five (5) years of recent overhead line experience.
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Work for extended periods at job locations, including out‑of‑state assignments.
Willing to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Responsibilities

Perform new construction, maintain and repair energized and de‑energized overhead distribution systems while putting safety first.
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.
Comprehensive knowledge of switching and tagging procedures, grounding and induced voltage on energized and de‑energized lines while using the proper tools and test equipment.
Climb different structures (wood, steel, concrete) using approved climbing methods and equipment.
Work at heights, in confined spaces, and in proximity to energized equipment.
Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners and pullers and other pieces of overhead line equipment.
Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
Available to work outages, storms, emergencies including on call rotation.
Perform live‑line work using approved gloving and hot‑stick techniques of energized lines, including troubleshooting and fault locating.
Follow all safety protocols including PPE use and possess a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.