Overhead Groundman - Build & Repair Power Lines (On-Call)

at Pike Electric, Inc. in; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC in Covington, GA is seeking a Groundman to support our overhead distribution team. You will assist with construction, repair and maintenance of power lines, reporting to the Foreman, and perform physically demanding outdoor work in varied conditions.

This entry-level role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and readiness to travel for out-of-state outages or emergencies. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, obtain a CDL within 60 days and work beyond normal hours when

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 overhead distribution systems while putting safety first.
• Help install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• 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 in Covington, GA is seeking a Groundman to support our overhead distribution team. You will assist with construction, repair and maintenance of power lines, reporting to the Foreman, and perform physically demanding outdoor work in varied conditions.

This entry-level role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and readiness to travel for out-of-state outages or emergencies. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, obtain a CDL within 60 days and work beyond normal hours when