B Lineman - Overhead

B Lineman - Overhead at Pike Corporation

Position Summary:

The Class B Lineman – Overhead is a semi‑skilled position in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. The role works at various locations and may require travel to other states depending on customer demands.

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work on energized and de‑energized overhead systems.
• String overhead wire.
• Set poles and anchors.
• Install transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switch gear.
• Troubleshoot 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 working order.
• Perform all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Perform rigorous physical labor.
• Identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Be familiar with induced voltage.
• Understand grounding procedures.
• 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 in 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.
• Safely perform a reconductoring job.
• Work live high‑voltage distribution power lines and handle mechanical jumpers.
• Work outside in inclement weather.

• Minimum 5 years of recent field experience.
• Read and communicate effectively in English.
• Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment.
• Preferred:
  Commercial Driver’s License.
• 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.
• Work outside of the normal work schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

The physical demands described refer to those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, frequently required to stand, walk; use hands and fingers to handle and feel, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. Occasionally, the employee is exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. Noise levels can be loud. The position is performed in outdoor weather conditions.

• Self‑Motivated
• Team‑Oriented
• Customer‑Oriented
• Follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

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

Pike is a Non‑union Company

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

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, continuously expanding our offerings to supply customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower, 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 employee plays a critical role in ensuring 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.

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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Construction