Underground Electrical Groundman — Entry Level Lineman

Pike Corporation; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking an entry level Underground Groundman to support construction, maintenance, and repair of underground distribution systems across multiple locations.

The role emphasizes safety, physical work, and learning essential skills around energized systems and equipment. Travel and flexibility are required to meet customer demands, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in rigging, bucket operations, and tool use.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment.
• A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Willing to work overtime when requested.

Responsibilities

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized underground work.
• Setting pad mount transformers.
• Frequently works around energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Understands proper use of company radio.
• Understand basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying.
• Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Capable of receiving and following directions.
• Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in line work.
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Capable of assisting with the installation and hook up of a single phase transformer.
• Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Understands the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Understands minimum approach distance.
• Understands excavation and shoring requirements.
• Capable of checking voltage on transformers.
• Capable of installing and removing a service.
• Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods and PPE.
• Understands when to wear personnel protective equipment.
• Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
• Works in underground trenches and manholes.
• Understands how and when to use Kellum grips.
• Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution lines.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.

Job description

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking an entry level Underground Groundman to support construction, maintenance, and repair of underground distribution systems across multiple locations.

The role emphasizes safety, physical work, and learning essential skills around energized systems and equipment. Travel and flexibility are required to meet customer demands, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in rigging, bucket operations, and tool use.