Groundman - Underground Electric: Start Your Field Career

Pike Corporation; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

HSA & FSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Life insurance & disability

Paid time off & holidays

Family & medical leave

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC is seeking a Groundman to join our crew building, repairing, and maintaining underground electrical distribution systems. You will support the Foreman and field team in all daily tasks, prioritizing safety and efficiency on outdoor job sites.

This entry-level role requires physical labor, ability to work outdoors in varied conditions, and willingness to travel and respond to outages, storms, and emergencies. We offer a team-focused, safety-conscious environment.

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 LLC is seeking a Groundman to join our crew building, repairing, and maintaining underground electrical distribution systems. You will support the Foreman and field team in all daily tasks, prioritizing safety and efficiency on outdoor job sites.

This entry-level role requires physical labor, ability to work outdoors in varied conditions, and willingness to travel and respond to outages, storms, and emergencies. We offer a team-focused, safety-conscious environment.