A Lineman - Transmission (AEP)

Pike•Pikeville, KY

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Class A Lineman Transmission is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical transmission systems. This position works at various locations and may be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands. The role involves working safely on new construction, maintenance, or repair of energized and de-energized transmission systems. The position requires the ability to lead crew members in the absence of the Foreman, string overhead wire, set poles and anchors, and troubleshoot problems on transmission systems. A significant aspect of the role involves working with energized high voltage systems, requiring skill and care to ensure safety. The Lineman is responsible for maintaining company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order, and performing other related duties as required. The job necessitates working outdoors, often in inclement weather, and performing rigorous physical labor. Specific technical skills include identifying transmission primary and secondary voltages, understanding and reading blueprints, properly sagging wire, leading crew in structure assembly and erection, understanding dead ending and sagging operations, executing hot line work on conductor systems, operating a digger derrick, and performing bare hand work on energized lines. Proficiency in pole/tower climbing, heavy lifting and rigging, understanding induced voltage and grounding procedures, and working at heights and/or in confined spaces are also essential. The role requires the ability to properly install and remove PPE and cover-up, climb various structures, understand how to phase out a line using phasing sticks, identify puller and tensioner setups, plan safe work based on job prints, understand minimum approach distance, and perform basic bucket rescue/escape. Effective pre-job or tailgate briefings and performing reconductoring jobs safely are also key responsibilities. The company 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. Pike emphasizes a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service.

Requirements

5-year minimum of recent field experience.
Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment.
Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
Willing to work over-time when requested.
Willingness to glove/work high voltage transmission lines.
Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.
Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

Nice To Haves

A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized transmission work.
Stringing overhead wire.
Setting poles and anchors.
Troubleshooting problems on transmission systems.
Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
Able to identify transmission primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
Proficient in all aspects of transmission line work.
Able to obtain knowledge of hot stick work on energized lines.
Proficient in understanding and reading blueprints.
Able to properly sag wire.
Capable of leading crew in assembly and erection of structures to all heights.
Understands dead ending and sagging operations for all conductors.
Capable of executing hot line work on conductor systems.
Proficient at operation of digger derrick.
Able to obtain knowledge in bare hand work – 44KV & 100KV.
Proficient in Pole/Tower Climbing.
Proficient in all aspects of heavy lifting and rigging.
Must be familiar with induced voltage.
Understands grounding procedures.
Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
Understands proper use of phasing sticks.
Able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.
Understands how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.
Understands minimum approach distance.
Understands flag and tag procedures.
Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.
Must be able to effectively conduct a pre-job or tailgate briefing.
Must be able to safely perform a reconductoring job.
Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
Able to properly inspect rubber goods, cover and PPE.