Underground Utility Lineman

Position Summary: The Class C Lineman Underground is an entry level lineman position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical underground distribution systems. The position may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands.

Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized underground work.

Stringing underground wire.

Assists with installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.

Assists in replacing fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems.

Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.

Capable of assisting with the installation and hook up of a single phase transformer.

Capable of checking voltage on transformers.

Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) Understands how to tie various lineman knots.

Understands proper equipment set-up and grounding procedures.

Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.

1-2 years of minimum field experience.

• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License permit within 60 days of employment.
• A Commercial Driver's License is preferred.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.
• Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. Customer Oriented

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

VA Approved Apprenticeship Program - GI Bill Benefits Available to Eligible Veterans

Pike is a Non-union Company

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, manpower and equipment to perform any job.

"Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.

We work with utilities across the country to solve our nation's energy infrastructure challenges, from designing new transmission and distribution systems, upgrading and managing installation of the latest smart meter technologies, and integrating renewable energy sources onto the grid.