Pike Corporation

Pike Corporation

Pike Corporation provides infrastructure solutions across various sectors, focusing on utility services.

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B Lineman - Overhead

Construct, maintain, and repair overhead electrical distribution systems.

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States
Full Time
Intermediate (4-7 years)

Job Highlights

Environment
Field

About the Role

The role requires safe work on energized and de‑energized overhead lines, performing construction, maintenance, and repair tasks, installing various electrical components, troubleshooting systems, and ensuring proper grounding and voltage identification. • String overhead wire and set poles/anchors. • Phase out lines using phasing sticks and obtain a one‑shot on reclosers. • Conduct pre‑job or tailgate briefings. • Perform reconductoring and safely install mechanical jumpers. • Hook up single‑phase transformers and operate load‑buster tools. • Inspect rubber goods and personal protective equipment (PPE). • Follow grounding procedures and work safely at heights or in confined spaces.

Key Responsibilities

  • stringing wire
  • phasing sticks
  • reconductor
  • transformer hookup
  • grounding
  • troubleshooting

What You Bring

The Class B Lineman – Overhead is a semi‑skilled role focused on the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. The position works at various locations and may require travel to other states depending on customer demands. Candidates must have at least five years of recent field experience, be able to read and communicate in English, obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days, lift more than 50 lb, travel long distances on short notice, work overtime, and possess the physical stamina to work at heights or in confined spaces. • Demonstrate self‑motivation, teamwork, and customer focus.

Requirements

  • teamwork
  • customer focus
  • lineman
  • field experience
  • cdl permit
  • heavy lifting

Work Environment

Field

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