Electrical Lineworker

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Lineworker to join our team at Pike Corporation. As a key member of our crew, you will be responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
• String overhead wire, set poles and anchors, and assist with installing transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
• Assist in replacing fuses in transformers and clearing faulted circuits and systems.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of minimum experience required.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Capable of assisting with the installation and hook-up of a single-phase transformer.
• Capable of safely setting a pole.
• 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 installing and removing a service.
• Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods and PPE.
• Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
• Understands how to tie various lineman knots.
• Capable of making up and using a hand line.
• Understands grounding procedures.
• Understands proper equipment set-up and grounding procedures.
• Understands how and when to use Kellum grips.
• Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License.
• A Commercial Driver's License is preferred.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• 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.

Physical Demands:

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. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment:

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.

Competencies:

Self-Motivated, Team-Oriented, Customer Oriented, and able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

Pike Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Non-union Company.