Pike Corporation
Pike Corporation provides infrastructure solutions across various sectors, focusing on utility services.
B Lineman - Overhead (GPC)
Construct, maintain, and repair energized overhead distribution systems.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The work environment is primarily outdoors, exposing employees to loud noise, fumes, vibration, and extreme weather conditions. Employees regularly stand, walk, use their hands, and climb structures while adhering to rigorous safety standards. • Perform safe construction, maintenance, and repair of energized and de‑energized overhead distribution systems. • String overhead wire and set poles and anchors. • Install transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear. • Troubleshoot primary and secondary electrical systems and clear faulted circuits. • Replace fuses in transformers and check voltages using load‑busting tools. • Install and hook up single‑phase transformers and mechanical jumpers. • Conduct pre‑job/tailgate briefings and execute reconductoring jobs. • Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and personal protective equipment in good condition.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸system maintenance
- ▸wire stringing
- ▸equipment installation
- ▸fault troubleshooting
- ▸voltage testing
- ▸safety compliance
What You Bring
The Class B Lineman – Overhead is a semi‑skilled position responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. Workers perform tasks at various locations and may be required to travel out of state to satisfy customer demands. • Work at heights, confined spaces, and in inclement weather while following grounding and PPE procedures. • Possess at least five years of recent field experience with overhead line work. • Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of hire (CDL preferred). • Demonstrate ability to lift over 50 lb, climb structures, travel long distances on short notice, and work overtime, weekends, or holidays as required.
Requirements
- ▸5+ yrs
- ▸cdl
- ▸ppe
- ▸physical stamina
- ▸overhead line
- ▸travel
Benefits
The position offers access to a VA‑approved apprenticeship program with GI Bill benefits for eligible veterans, and may require overtime, weekend, or holiday work as needed.
Work Environment
Field