Lineman - Telecommunications Construction

Position Summary: The Class B Lineman - Overhead is a semi-skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This position works at various locations and 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 overhead work.
Installs transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
Replaces fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems.
Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
Capable of installing and hooking up a single phase transformer.
Must understand equipment set up and grounding.
Capable of checking voltage on transformers.
Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
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.
• A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Willing to work outside of the normal 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
Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
Pike Electric, LLC 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.