Foundation Maintenance Technician

Pike Electric, Inc. in; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a Foundation Maintenance Technician to inspect, maintain, and repair foundations supporting utility power infrastructure. You will ensure structural soundness, interpret engineering plans, and perform corrective actions to support asset reliability.

You will report to the Foreman and work on-site, coordinating with engineers and crews while following OSHA safety standards. A high school diploma, 2+ years of related experience, and the ability to read technical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in construction, foundation or utilities.
• Basic knowledge of concrete systems, structural components, and repair techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Valid driver's license; CDL preferred.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Available to work outages, storms, emergencies including on call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect foundations for signs of wear, cracking, settlement, erosion, or degradation.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on concrete, drilled pier, and anchor-based foundations.
• Execute repairs such as patching, grouting, sealing, underpinning, or reinforcement installation.
• Support excavation activities required for inspection and repair work.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, maintenance plans, and inspection reports.
• Document site conditions, inspection findings, and completed maintenance work.
• Coordinate with engineers, inspectors, and construction crews to execute maintenance plans.
• Adhere to OSHA regulations and safety requirements.

Skills

Concrete systems knowledge

Blueprint reading

Physical ability

On-call availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license / CDL

Job description

Position Summary

The Foundation Maintenance Technician is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing foundations that support utility power infrastructure, including transmission towers, poles, and substations. This role ensures existing foundation systems remain structurally sound and compliant with engineering specifications, safety standards, and company quality requirements. The technician works to identify defects, perform corrective actions, and support long-term asset reliability.You will report to the Foreman.

Essential Functions

• Inspect foundations for transmission towers, poles, and substations for signs of wear, cracking, settlement, erosion, or structural degradation
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on concrete, drilled pier, and anchor-based foundations
• Execute repairs such as patching, grouting, sealing, underpinning, or reinforcement installation
• Support excavation activities required for inspection and repair work
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, maintenance plans, and inspection reports
• Document site conditions, inspection findings, and completed maintenance work
• Assist with structural assessments and recommend repair solutions based on field conditions
• Ensure proper alignment, stability, and integrity of foundation systems during maintenance activities
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment used for repair and inspection work
• Coordinate with engineers, inspectors, and construction crews to execute maintenance plans
• Adhere to all OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and site-specific safety requirements
• Participate in job hazard analyses (JHA), safety briefings, and pre-task planning
• Use proper PPE and follow safe work practices at all times
• Identify and mitigate potential hazards associated with excavation, confined spaces, and structural repairs
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and ensure safe use of tools and equipment

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

• 2+ years of experience in construction, foundation work, maintenance or utilities

• Basic knowledge of concrete systems, structural components, and repair techniques

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications

• Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering plans, and specifications

• Valid driver's license

• Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Available to work outages, storms, emergencies including on call rotation.

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.