Groundman: Underground Electric Grid Apprentice

Pike Electric, Inc.; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; 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 disability benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking a Groundman in Tupelo, MS to support underground distribution system construction, repair, and maintenance. You will assist a Foreman, perform physically demanding tasks outdoors, and participate in on-call rotations to address outages and emergencies.

The role emphasizes safety, PPE discipline, and teamwork in a fast-paced field environment with potential out-of-state travel.

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 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.
• Help install and repair underground facilities, conductors and related hardware.
• Maintain excavation equipment (backhoes, trenchers, excavators, pulling equipment).
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme weather.
• Be available to work outages, storms, emergencies including on-call rotation.
• Follow safety protocols including PPE use and insulated protective gear awareness.
• Inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Understand when to wear PPE.
• Perform rigorous physical labor.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

CDL within 60 days

Travel readiness

Physical stamina

Job description

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking a Groundman in Tupelo, MS to support underground distribution system construction, repair, and maintenance. You will assist a Foreman, perform physically demanding tasks outdoors, and participate in on-call rotations to address outages and emergencies.

The role emphasizes safety, PPE discipline, and teamwork in a fast-paced field environment with potential out-of-state travel.