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B Lineman - Transmission (KUB)

Pike Corporation

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Location
Knoxville, TN
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Commercial Driver's License

Job overview

The Class B Lineman constructs, maintains, and repairs energized and de-energized electrical transmission systems. The role involves installing overhead lines and related hardware, climbing structures, working at heights near energized equipment, and operating transmission equipment. The lineman may travel to different job sites, including out-of-state locations, and must be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Transmission Line ConstructionTransmission Line RepairSwitching and TaggingEPZ GroundingInduced Voltage TestingStructure ClimbingHeavy Lifting and RiggingTransmission Equipment OperationInsulated Protective CoverLong-Distance TravelLifting 50 Pounds

Qualifications

Three Years Transmission ExperienceCommercial Driver's License

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Position Summary

The Class B Lineman is a safety focused professional with the ability to construct and repair electrical transmission systems. You will work on energized and de ‑ energized powerlines and may be required to travel to different job sites, including out ‑ of ‑ state locations, as operational and customer needs dictate. You will report to the Foreman.

Essential Functions

  • Perform new construction, maintain and repair energized and de ‑ energized transmission systems while putting safety first.

  • Install and repair overhead transmission lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.

  • Comprehensive knowledge of switching and tagging procedures, EPZ -grounding and understanding induced voltage on de-energized lines using the proper tools and test equipment.

  • Climb different structures (wood, steel, concrete) using approved climbing methods and equipment.

  • Work at heights and in proximity to energized equipment.

  • Proficient in all aspects of heavy lifting and rigging.

  • Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners and pullers and other pieces of transmission line equipment.

  • 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.

  • Follow all safety protocols including PPE use and possess a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential on energized lines.

Minimum Requirements

  • Three (3) years of recent transmission line experience.

  • Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

  • Willing 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 different job locations, including out ‑ of ‑ state assignments.

  • Willing 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.

Requisition ID: 26003896

How this job compares

Set against the 495 open Lineman jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 1, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$44–55/hr103 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 15 open Lineman jobs in Tennessee and 495 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Lineman postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (330 postings).
Education
1 of the 495 open Lineman jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 1, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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