Groundman - Underground Power Distribution Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA, dependent care and medical FSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and short/long-term/dis

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a Groundman to join our team in the maintenance and construction of underground electrical distribution systems. You will report to the Foreman and assist with installing, repairing, and maintaining underground facilities.

The role emphasizes safety, physical labor, and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, with on-call rotation for outages and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License; able to obtain 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.
• 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.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Willing to travel

Lift 50 pounds

Flexible hours

Job description

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a Groundman to join our team in the maintenance and construction of underground electrical distribution systems. You will report to the Foreman and assist with installing, repairing, and maintaining underground facilities.

The role emphasizes safety, physical labor, and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, with on-call rotation for outages and emergencies.