Overhead Power Grid Groundman – Field Career Starter

Pike Electric, Inc. in; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; 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-term and/or

Long-term disability

Paid time off, paid holidays, and FMLA

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC in Temple, Texas is hiring a Groundman to support our electric distribution crew. You will assist with building, repairing, and maintaining overhead power lines under the direction of a Foreman.

This role requires physical stamina, willingness to travel, and a strong commitment to safety and PPE. You will work outdoors in varying weather, including outages and emergencies, with possible overtime.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain CDL within 60 days.
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Work extended periods at job sites, including out-of-state assignments.
• Willing to work outside normal hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
• Safety-focused with PPE awareness and usage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in constructing, maintaining and repairing overhead distribution systems.
• 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 weather.
• Available to work outages, storms, emergencies including on-call rotation.
• Follow safety protocols including PPE use and understanding of insulated protective measures.
• Inspect PPE and protective equipment.
• Understand when to wear PPE.
• Perform rigorous physical labor.

Skills

Valid driver's license

CDL within 60 days

Lift up to 50 pounds

Willing to travel long distances

Outdoor work in all weather

On-call/outage readiness

Job description

Pike Electric, LLC in Temple, Texas is hiring a Groundman to support our electric distribution crew. You will assist with building, repairing, and maintaining overhead power lines under the direction of a Foreman.

This role requires physical stamina, willingness to travel, and a strong commitment to safety and PPE. You will work outdoors in varying weather, including outages and emergencies, with possible overtime.