Groundman: Underground Power Distribution Field Tech

Pike Corporation; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA, dependent care accounts

401(k) with company match

Life insurance, disability

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a Groundman to join our power grid construction team in the Tuscaloosa area. You will assist in building, repairing and maintaining underground distribution systems under a Foreman’s supervision, performing safe, physically demanding labor outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining excavation equipment, aiding in installations, and being available for outages, storms and on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License required; ability to obtain CDL within 60 days.
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Able to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Open to extended shifts, weekends, holidays and on-call rotations.
• Physically demanding outdoor labor in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in construction, repair, and maintenance of underground distribution systems.
• Help install/repair underground facilities and related hardware.
• Maintain excavation equipment (backhoes, trenchers, excavators, pulling equipment).
• Work outdoors in extreme weather and participate in outage/storm response.
• Follow safety protocols and PPE usage.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

CDL within 60 days

Outdoor work

Travel readiness

Manual labor

Job description

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a Groundman to join our power grid construction team in the Tuscaloosa area. You will assist in building, repairing and maintaining underground distribution systems under a Foreman’s supervision, performing safe, physically demanding labor outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities include operating and maintaining excavation equipment, aiding in installations, and being available for outages, storms and on-call rotations.