Groundman: Underground Electric Utility Tech

Pike Corporation; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance & Disability

Paid time off & holidays

Family & medical leave

Job summary

Pike Corporation is seeking a Groundman to support the construction and maintenance of underground electrical distribution systems. You will assist the crew under a Foreman, performing essential outdoor labor and safety-focused tasks across varying sites.

The role requires physical work, occasional travel, and flexibility to work non-standard hours, including outages and emergencies. You will contribute to a team dedicated to reliable power delivery and safety compliance.

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 Corporation is seeking a Groundman to support the construction and maintenance of underground electrical distribution systems. You will assist the crew under a Foreman, performing essential outdoor labor and safety-focused tasks across varying sites.

The role requires physical work, occasional travel, and flexibility to work non-standard hours, including outages and emergencies. You will contribute to a team dedicated to reliable power delivery and safety compliance.