B Lineman - Overhead (DUKE ENERGY)

Description

Incumbents perform a range of duties including safe construction and repair of energized and de‑energized lines, stringing overhead wire, setting poles and anchors, and installing equipment such as transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear. They also troubleshoot primary and secondary systems, replace fuses, clear faults, and ensure proper grounding and voltage identification while adhering to strict safety protocols. Additional responsibilities include maintaining company vehicles and tools, performing rigorous physical labor, and working at heights or confined spaces.

• Perform new construction, maintenance, and repair of energized and de‑energized overhead lines safely.
• String overhead wire and set poles and anchors.
• Install transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
• Troubleshoot primary and secondary electrical systems.
• Replace transformer fuses and clear faulted circuits.
• Work with high‑voltage systems while protecting personnel.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Identify primary and secondary voltages and understand induced voltage.
• Apply grounding procedures and use load‑busting tools.
• Install and hook up single‑phase transformers and set poles safely.
• Properly install, use, and remove PPE and cover‑ups.
• Check transformer voltage and tie in primary conductors.
• Phase out lines using phasing sticks and obtain one‑shot recloser operation.
• Conduct pre‑job or tailgate briefings and execute reconductoring jobs safely.
• Install and remove mechanical jumpers; work live high‑voltage distribution lines with gloves.
• Travel long distances on short notice and work extended periods in various locations.
• Lift more than 50 lb and inspect rubber goods and PPE.

Requirements

The Class B Lineman – Overhead is a semi‑skilled position focused on the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. The role involves working at various job sites and may require travel to other states based on customer needs.

Candidates must have at least five years of recent field experience, be able to read and communicate effectively in English, and obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) permit within 60 days of hire (CDL preferred). The role requires the ability to travel long distances on short notice, work extended periods in diverse locations, lift more than 50 lb, and inspect rubber goods and personal protective equipment. Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays is also required.

The position demands regular standing, walking, hearing, and manual dexterity, and it is performed outdoors in all weather conditions, often with exposure to fumes, vibration, and loud noise. Employees must follow company safety rules, be self‑motivated, team‑oriented, and customer‑focused, and adhere to all company policies. Pike Electric, LLC is an equal‑opportunity, non‑union employer.

• Operate at heights and in confined spaces, climbing wood or steel structures.
• Perform rigorous physical labor and work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Minimum five years recent field experience.
• Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days (CDL preferred).
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance