Position Overview

The Apprentice B Lineman role involves the application of heavy machinery operation expertise in the development and upkeep of our nation’s electrical infrastructure. You will collaborate with your team to construct, repair, and sustain overhead electrical distribution networks.

Key Responsibilities

As an Apprentice B Lineman, your contributions will include:

• Ensuring the safety of yourself and your colleagues
• Supporting fellow linemen in achieving project goals
• Participating in emergency restoration efforts when necessary
• Professionally operating vehicles and machinery
• Engaging in ongoing training to enhance both technical and leadership capabilities

Required Competencies:

• Team Player
• Self-Driven
• Customer-Centric
• Integrity and Honesty
• Adherence to established Safety Protocols and Company Policies

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands outlined here are typical for team members to effectively perform essential job functions in powerline construction.

While executing job duties, team members are regularly required to communicate effectively. They frequently need to stand, walk, manipulate objects with their hands, and reach with their arms.

Team members often engage in strenuous physical tasks, which may include sitting, climbing various structures (wood, steel, etc.), balancing, and performing actions such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. They may regularly lift or move weights exceeding 50 lbs. Specific vision capabilities required for this role include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

During the performance of this role, team members may frequently encounter fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical components, and vibrations. They may occasionally be exposed to extreme conditions at construction sites, where noise levels can be high. Powerline construction tasks are conducted outdoors and are subject to varying weather conditions.

General Expectations:

• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License permit within 60 days of hire
• Capability to operate heavy machinery utilized in powerline construction
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and effective communication
• Willingness to travel long distances on short notice when necessary
• Flexibility to work extended hours in diverse locations as required
• Capacity to lift weights exceeding 50 lbs.
• Readiness to work overtime when requested

Core Functions in Overhead Powerline Construction:

• Safely executing new construction, maintenance, or repair tasks on energized and de-energized overhead lines
• Conducting proper inspections of rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Understanding the necessity of personal protective equipment usage
• Stringing overhead wires
• Setting poles and anchors
• Assisting in the installation of transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, cross-arms, insulators, switches, and switchgear
• Helping to replace fuses in transformers and clear faulted circuits
• Regularly working with energized high voltage systems, requiring skill and caution to ensure safety
• Maintaining company vehicles, equipment, and tools in optimal condition
• Performing rigorous physical tasks
• Understanding the proper use of company radios
• Grasping basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying techniques
• Comprehending the appropriate use and maintenance of hand tools
• Receiving and following instructions effectively
• Possessing a foundational knowledge of materials used in line work
• Identifying primary and secondary voltage on circuits
• Familiarity with induced voltage concepts
• Assisting with the installation and connection of single-phase transformers
• Being capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape procedures
• Understanding fundamental equipment setup and grounding principles
• Working at heights and/or in confined spaces
• Comprehending minimum approach distances
• Understanding excavation and shoring requirements
• Checking voltage on transformers
• Installing and removing service connections
• Climbing various structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possessing the necessary tools
• Knowing how and when to use Kellum grips
• Identifying different materials used in line work
• Working outdoors, often in adverse weather conditions
• Performing all other related tasks as required to complete job assignments

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike is a Non-union Company

About Pike Corporation

Pike Corporation, established in 1945, is a premier provider of construction, repair, and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, along with telecommunications companies, and boasts a growing portfolio of comprehensive renewable projects. We collaborate with numerous utility clients nationwide, continually expanding our services to equip our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower, and equipment necessary to execute any project.

"Essential" encapsulates our identity, the work we perform, and the value our employees bring. Each team member plays a vital role in ensuring that infrastructure systems operate effectively when needed by individuals and businesses.

Pike fosters a family-oriented workplace characterized by a strong commitment to safety, collaboration, innovation, and outstanding customer service.

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