C Lineman - Overhead (Duke)

Pike Electric - Greenwood, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

Greenwood, SC

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Class C Lineman position is an entry-level role focused on the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This position requires working at various locations and may involve travel to other states based on customer demands. The role emphasizes safety while performing tasks related to energized and de-energized overhead work, and it includes physical labor and teamwork in a dynamic environment.

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.
• 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.
• Perform all other related work as required to complete the job.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of minimum experience required.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• 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.