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Position Summary
The Underground Lineman is a safety focused professional with the ability to construct and repair electrical underground systems. You will work on energized and deāenergized systems and may be required travel to different job sites, including outāofāstate locations, as operational and customer needs dictate. You will report to the Foreman.
Essential Functions
Perform new construction, maintain and repair energized and deāenergized underground new work systems with safety first.
Lead crew members in the absence of the Employee in Charge and conduct pre-job and tailgate safety briefing.
Train and mentor apprentices and groundmen.
Install and repair underground power, conductors and related hardware.
Comprehensive knowledge of tagging procedures, grounding and induced voltage on energized and de-energized lines using the proper tools and test equipment and understanding of underground services, infrastructure and duct banks.
Work in confined spaces, and in proximity to energized equipment.
Will operate a backhoe, bucket trucks and digger trucks, mini excavator.
Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
Available to work outages, storms, emergencies including on call rotation.
Perform liveāline work using approved gloving and hotāstick techniques of energized lines.
Follow all safety protocols including PPE use and a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
Minimum Requirements
Three (3) years of recent underground experience.
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
Willingness to travel long distances on short notice.
Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Work for extended periods at job locations, including outāofāstate assignments.
Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the responsibilities of this job, you will be required to talk, listen and use hand signals to communicate. The job frequently requires you to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle objects, operate tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.
Work Environment
While performing the responsibilities of this job, you are frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. You are 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. You will perform job responsibilities in extreme heat, cold, wet, windy, and storm conditions.
Our Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
HSA, dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) with company match
Life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability
Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave
If this sounds like you, come join the PIKE family.
About Us
Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, workforce and equipment to perform any job.
"Essential" is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.
Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.
Pike Electric LLC, is an equal opportunity employer.
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