Underground Electric Groundman - Outages & Field Work

Pike Electric, Inc.; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA & FSA

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) match

Life & Disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a Groundman in Auburn, AL to support underground distribution work. You will assist in building, repairing and maintaining underground systems under the Foreman’s supervision, with emphasis on safety and efficient teamwork.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, outdoor work in all weather, and readiness for outages or emergencies including on-call rotations. CDL within 60 days and ability to travel are required; lifting up to 50 pounds and long hours may

Qualifications

• Safe work practices and awareness of underground distribution safety.
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate clearly in a field crew.
• Willingness to perform physically demanding labor outdoors.

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

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication signals

Tools

Backhoes

Trenchers

Excavators

Pulling equipment

Job description

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a Groundman in Auburn, AL to support underground distribution work. You will assist in building, repairing and maintaining underground systems under the Foreman’s supervision, with emphasis on safety and efficient teamwork.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, outdoor work in all weather, and readiness for outages or emergencies including on-call rotations. CDL within 60 days and ability to travel are required; lifting up to 50 pounds and long hours may