Groundman: Underground Electric Grid Field Tech

Pike Electric, Inc. in; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; 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 short-term andlong

Job summary

Pike Electric is seeking a Groundman in Mississippi to support underground distribution construction and maintenance. You will assist the crew with digging, trenching, conduit laying and equipment handling under the foreman’s supervision.

Safety is a core value; you will follow PPE protocols and work outdoors in varied weather, with potential out-of-town assignments and overtime as needed. This role offers growth within a national utility contractor.

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

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair underground distribution systems while putting safety first.
• Help install and repair underground facilities, underground conductors, and related hardware.
• Maintain excavation equipment to include backhoes, trenchers, excavators, and pulling equipment.
• 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).
• Understanding of when to wear personal protective equipment.
• Will perform rigorous physical labor.

Job description

Pike Electric is seeking a Groundman in Mississippi to support underground distribution construction and maintenance. You will assist the crew with digging, trenching, conduit laying and equipment handling under the foreman’s supervision.

Safety is a core value; you will follow PPE protocols and work outdoors in varied weather, with potential out-of-town assignments and overtime as needed. This role offers growth within a national utility contractor.