Overhead Power Line Groundman: Outdoor Career Path

Pike Electric, Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA, dependent care and medical FSAs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and disability coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Family and medical leave

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC in Manassas, VA is seeking a Groundman to support construction and maintenance of overhead electrical distribution systems. You will work with a team to build and repair lines, poles, insulators and related hardware while prioritizing safety.

This entry-level role requires a valid driver’s license, willingness to travel, and the ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work, including on-call outages and extended hours.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License and ability to obtain CDL within 60 days.
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Lift/carry/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Work extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Willing to work outside normal business hours, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair overhead distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
• Assist in installing and repairing overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good condition.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and storms.
• Be available for outages, storms, emergencies including on-call rotation.
• Follow all safety protocols including PPE use and insulation practices.
• Inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Understand when to wear PPE.
• Perform rigorous physical labor.

Job description

Pike Electric LLC in Manassas, VA is seeking a Groundman to support construction and maintenance of overhead electrical distribution systems. You will work with a team to build and repair lines, poles, insulators and related hardware while prioritizing safety.

This entry-level role requires a valid driver’s license, willingness to travel, and the ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work, including on-call outages and extended hours.