Groundman: Power Grid Field Technician

Pike Electric, Inc.; Temple (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Electric, Inc. in Temple, GA is seeking a Groundman to join our team supporting the construction and maintenance of overhead electrical distribution systems. You will assist the crew under the Foreman and gain hands-on experience in a safety-focused environment.

This role involves outdoor work in varying weather, traveling for outages and emergencies, lifting up to 50 pounds, and readiness for overtime. A valid driver's license and CDL within 60 days are required.

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

• Assist the team in building, repairing, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems.
• Help 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 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).
• Understand when to wear personal protective equipment.
• Perform rigorous physical labor.

Job description

Pike Electric, Inc. in Temple, GA is seeking a Groundman to join our team supporting the construction and maintenance of overhead electrical distribution systems. You will assist the crew under the Foreman and gain hands-on experience in a safety-focused environment.

This role involves outdoor work in varying weather, traveling for outages and emergencies, lifting up to 50 pounds, and readiness for overtime. A valid driver's license and CDL within 60 days are required.