B Lineman - Underground; Oncor

Position Summary

The Class B Lineman Underground is a semi-skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical underground 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 underground work.
• String overhead wire.
• Set poles and anchors.
• Install transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switch gear.
• Troubleshoot in primary and secondary systems.
• Replace fuses in transformers and clear faulted circuits and systems.
• Frequently work with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good condition.
• Do all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Be able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Be familiar with induced voltage.
• Understand how to use a load buster tool.
• Install and hook up a single phase transformer.
• Set a pole safely.
• Understand equipment set up and grounding.
• Work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Properly install and remove PPE and cover up.
• Check voltage on transformers.
• Tie in a primary conductor.
• Climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
• Phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• Obtain a one‑shot on a recloser.
• Conduct a pre‑job or tailgate briefing effectively.
• Work glove‑wearing on live high voltage distribution power lines.
• Safely install and remove mechanical jumpers.

• 3‑year minimum of recent field experience.
• Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment.
• A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.
• Travel long distances on short notice when required.
• Work for extended periods in various locations when required.
• Lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Inspect rubber goods and PPE properly.
• Work overtime when requested.
• Operate outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.
• Work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle, and feel, and reach with hands and arms.

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. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

• Self‑Motivated
• Team‑Oriented
• Customer‑Oriented
• Communication
• Ethical Conduct

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike Electric, LLC is a Non‑union Company

NOTE:

This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.