Groundman: Launch Your Electric Grid Career Outdoors

Pike Corporation; Woodruff (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

HSA & dependent care

EAP

401(k) with company match

Life insurance & disability

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a Groundman to support our underground distribution construction and maintenance crews. You will assist with building, repairing, and maintaining underground electrical systems under the Foreman.

This entry-level role emphasizes safety, physical labor, and willingness to travel for out-of-town assignments. Training and growth opportunities within Pike's nationwide power-grid projects.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License and able to obtain a CDL within 60 days.
• 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 job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Willing to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair underground distribution systems while putting safety first.
• Help install and repair underground facilities, underground conductors, and related hardware.
• Maintain excavation equipment to include backhoes, trenchers, excavators, and pulling 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 a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
• Inspect rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Understanding of when to wear personal protective equipment.
• Will perform rigorous physical labor.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

Physical endurance

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Job description

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a Groundman to support our underground distribution construction and maintenance crews. You will assist with building, repairing, and maintaining underground electrical systems under the Foreman.

This entry-level role emphasizes safety, physical labor, and willingness to travel for out-of-town assignments. Training and growth opportunities within Pike's nationwide power-grid projects.