- Junior
- Bureau à Macon
- Securing the safety of yourself and others
- Assisting fellow line-workers in meeting project objectives
- Readily joining storm restoration efforts in times of need
- Operating vehicles and equipment in a professional manner
- Continuing training to improve technical and leadership skills
- Team-Oriented
- Self-Motivated
- Customer Service Focused
- Ethical and Honest
- Dutifully follows established Safety Rules and Company Policy
General Expectations:
- Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License or permit within 60 days of hire
- Able to operate heavy equipment used in powerline construction
- Able to read/write and communicate effectively
- Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required
- Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required
- Able to lift in-excess of 50 lbs.
- Willing to work over-time when requested
- Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position
- Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work
- Properly inspects rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Understands when to wear personal protective equipment
- Strings overhead wire
- Sets poles and anchors
- Assists with installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, cross-arms, insulators, switches and switchgear
- Assists in replacing fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems
- Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others
- Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order
- Able to perform rigorous physical labor
- Understands proper use of company radio
- Understand basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying
- Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools
- Capable of receiving and following directions
- Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in line work
- 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 performing basic bucket rescue/escape
- Understands the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding
- Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces
- Understands minimum approach distance
- Understands excavation and shoring requirements
- Capable of checking voltage on transformers
- Capable of installing and removing a service
- Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so
- Understands how and when to use Kellum grips
- Able to identify different types of materials used in line work
- Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather
- Does all other related work as required to complete the job
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team-members may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization
About Company
Company
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, manpower 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.