Groundman: Overhead Power Line Field Technician

Pike Corporation; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA Program

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pike Corporation is seeking a Groundman to support the construction and maintenance of overhead electrical distribution systems. You will assist the Foreman and field teams, performing essential tasks in outdoor environments.

This entry-level role emphasizes safety, physical stamina, and flexibility to travel or respond to outages, storms, and emergencies as part of a rotating on-call schedule.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a CDL within 60 days.
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Willing to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Assist in construction, 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, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and storm conditions.
• 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).
• Understand when to wear personal protective equipment.
• Perform rigorous physical labor.

Job description

Pike Corporation is seeking a Groundman to support the construction and maintenance of overhead electrical distribution systems. You will assist the Foreman and field teams, performing essential tasks in outdoor environments.

This entry-level role emphasizes safety, physical stamina, and flexibility to travel or respond to outages, storms, and emergencies as part of a rotating on-call schedule.