Overhead Powerline Groundman: Start Your Utility Career

Pike Corporation; Creedmoor (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC is seeking a Groundman to support the construction and maintenance of overhead distribution systems. You will assist the foreman and crew in building, repairing, and maintaining power lines, poles, insulators and related hardware.

This entry‑level position emphasizes safety first, outdoor work in varying weather, and flexibility for outages, emergencies, weekends, and overtime. You must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel; lifting up to 50 pounds is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements are listed below.
• Safety-conscious and able to follow PPE protocols.

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 is seeking a Groundman to support the construction and maintenance of overhead distribution systems. You will assist the foreman and crew in building, repairing, and maintaining power lines, poles, insulators and related hardware.

This entry‑level position emphasizes safety first, outdoor work in varying weather, and flexibility for outages, emergencies, weekends, and overtime. You must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel; lifting up to 50 pounds is required.