Groundman: Outdoor Power Line Technician

Pike Electric, Inc. in; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA

EAP

401(k) match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family leave

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC is hiring Groundman in Tuscaloosa, AL to support the construction, repair and maintenance of overhead electrical distribution systems. You will assist the crew, perform tasks under the Foreman, and help ensure safe, efficient operations on the job site.

The role requires working outdoors in varying weather, lifting up to 50 pounds, and willingness to travel or be on call for outages, storms and emergencies. Safety, PPE and adherence to procedures are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist your team in building, repairing, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems.
• Report to the Foreman and help ensure safe, efficient operations on the job site.
• Perform new construction and maintenance of overhead distribution systems.
• Install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions and extreme weather.
• Available to work outages, storms, emergencies including on‑call rotation.
• Follow all safety protocols including PPE use and insulated protective gear to isolate potential differences.
• Inspect rubber goods and PPE and understand when to wear PPE.
• Hold a valid driver’s license and be 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 extended periods at job locations, including out‑of‑state assignments.
• Willing to work outside normal hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Job description

Pike Electric LLC is hiring Groundman in Tuscaloosa, AL to support the construction, repair and maintenance of overhead electrical distribution systems. You will assist the crew, perform tasks under the Foreman, and help ensure safe, efficient operations on the job site.

The role requires working outdoors in varying weather, lifting up to 50 pounds, and willingness to travel or be on call for outages, storms and emergencies. Safety, PPE and adherence to procedures are essential.