B Lineman - Overhead; Flint EMC

B Lineman - Overhead (Flint EMC)

Pike Corporation

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.

• Strings overhead wire.
• Sets poles and anchors.
• Installs transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switch gear.
• Troubleshoots primary and secondary systems.
• Replaces fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and 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 perform rigorous physical labor.
• Must be able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Understands grounding procedures.
• Understands how to use a load buster tool.
• Capable of installing and hooking up a single‑phase transformer.
• Capable of safely setting a pole.
• Must understand equipment set up and grounding.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover‑up.
• Capable of checking voltage on transformers.
• Capable of tying in a primary conductor.
• 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 how to obtain a one‑shot on a recloser.
• Must be able to effectively conduct a pre‑job or tailgate briefing.
• Must be able to safely perform a reconductoring job.
• Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution power lines.
• Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.

• 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.
• 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 overtime when requested.
• 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 regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms.

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

• Self‑Motivated
• Team‑Oriented
• Customer‑Oriented
• Must be able to follow company safety rules and all other company policies.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

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 continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job.

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 the installation of the latest smart‑meter technologies, and integrating renewable energy sources onto the grid.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Construction