Groundman: Power Grid Construction & Maintenance

Pike Electric, Inc. in; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA, dependent care and medical FSAs

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and disability

Job summary

Pike Electric, Inc. in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Groundman to begin a career in power grid construction and maintenance. You will assist the team in building, repairing, and maintaining underground distribution systems under the Foreman's supervision.

This role requires working outdoors in varied weather, lifting up to 50 pounds, and willingness to travel, respond to outages, and perform physically demanding tasks while following strict PPE and safety guidelines.

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 extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Willing to work outside normal hours, including weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair underground distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
• Help install and repair underground facilities, conductors, and related hardware.
• Maintain excavation equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, and pulling equipment.
• Work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Available to work outages, storms, emergencies including on-call rotation.
• Follow all safety protocols including PPE use and insulation of electrical potentials.
• Inspect rubber goods and PPE; understand when to wear PPE.
• Perform rigorous physical labor.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

CDL within 60 days

Willing to travel

Physical stamina

Job description

Pike Electric, Inc. in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Groundman to begin a career in power grid construction and maintenance. You will assist the team in building, repairing, and maintaining underground distribution systems under the Foreman's supervision.

This role requires working outdoors in varied weather, lifting up to 50 pounds, and willingness to travel, respond to outages, and perform physically demanding tasks while following strict PPE and safety guidelines.