Underground Electrical Equipment Operator (Travel Required)

Pike Corporation; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking an Underground Equipment Operator to perform entry-level tasks in construction, maintenance and repair of electrical underground distribution systems. The role may require travel to another state depending on customer demands and involves working around high voltage and heavy equipment.

The position emphasizes safety, physical endurance, and ability to follow directions while learning materials and rigging basics on varied job sites.

Qualifications

• 5-year minimum of recent field experience.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Commercial Driver's License permit within 60 days of employment; CDL preferred.
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized underground.
• Assist with installing underground transformers.
• Assist in replacing fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems.
• Frequently works around energized high voltage systems requiring care to protect lives.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Capable of learning basic knowledge of materials used and identifying voltage on circuits.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Understand flag and tag procedures and proper PPE use.

Job description

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking an Underground Equipment Operator to perform entry-level tasks in construction, maintenance and repair of electrical underground distribution systems. The role may require travel to another state depending on customer demands and involves working around high voltage and heavy equipment.

The position emphasizes safety, physical endurance, and ability to follow directions while learning materials and rigging basics on varied job sites.