Crew Leader - Underground (Duke)

Pike Electric, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Electric, Inc. seeks an Underground Crew Leader to oversee skilled teams in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical underground distribution systems. The role requires leading and training workers, prioritizing safety, and ensuring compliance with company procedures.

The position emphasizes hands-on leadership, coordination of crew activities, and ability to work in demanding outdoor environments while managing complex underground projects.

Qualifications

• CDL and safe driving demonstrated.
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Able to lift over 50 lbs and work outside in inclement weather.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise crew members and lead underground distribution work.
• Conduct pre-job tailgate briefings and inspect crew activities.
• Coordinate and inspect the work of crew members.
• Capable of planning safe work based on job prints or work orders.
• Ensure safe operation of equipment and PPE usage.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Position Summary

The Underground Crew Leader position is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical underground distribution systems.

Essential Functions

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized underground work.
• Supervise crew members.
• Possess working knowledge of leadership and management skills.
• Capable of leading and training lower skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
• Capable of leading and teaching underground services, infrastructure and duct banks.
• Conduct pre-job or tailgate briefings.
• Possess a working knowledge of all aspects of underground distribution.
• Troubleshoot problems on underground circuit.
• Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Comply with company reporting procedures and complete required company paperwork.
• Coordinate and inspect the work of crew members.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Possess knowledge of tools for terminating cable.
• Understand grounding procedures.
• Understand how to obtain a one shot on a reclosure.
• Capable of working in confined spaces.
• Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
• Understand grounding procedures.
• Capable of testing and classifying soil.
• Understand how to safely operate equipment.
• Understand how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.
• Understand sloping and shoring requirements.
• Possesses a working knowledge of ladder requirements.
• Able to properly ask for and take line clearances.
• Possess a working knowledge of line protection devices.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.

Minimum Requirements

• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Understand flag and tag procedures.
• Possess a CDL and demonstrate safe driving.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• 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.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle to feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is 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. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Competencies

• Self-Motivated
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
VA Approved Apprenticeship Program – GI Bill Benefits Available to Eligible Veterans
Pike is a Non-union Company

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.