Groundman: Launch Your Power Grid Career (Outdoor)

Pike Electric, Inc.; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA, dependent care and medical FSA

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and short/long-term dis

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a Groundman to support construction and maintenance of underground electrical distribution systems. You will assist the team, perform heavy physical labor outdoors, and participate in outages, storms, and emergency rotations under the supervision of a Foreman.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining excavation equipment, installing and repairing underground facilities, and adhering to PPE and safety protocols in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain 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

Valid Driver's License

CDL within 60 days

Willing to travel

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Safety minded

Job description

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a Groundman to support construction and maintenance of underground electrical distribution systems. You will assist the team, perform heavy physical labor outdoors, and participate in outages, storms, and emergency rotations under the supervision of a Foreman.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining excavation equipment, installing and repairing underground facilities, and adhering to PPE and safety protocols in all weather conditions.