Underground Electrical Operator – Entry Level, Travel Ready

at Pike Electric, Inc. in; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC in Manassas, VA is seeking an entry-level Underground Equipment Operator to support construction, maintenance and repair of underground electrical distribution systems. Work locations vary and travel to another state may be required based on customer demands.

The compensation range for this position is between $18.80 - $25.40 per hour. The role emphasizes safety, basic rigging, and operation of heavy equipment; you will assist with transformers, fuses, and voltage checks while

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: 5-year minimum of recent field experience.
• 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 and outside normal hours if 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.
• Work around energized high voltage systems; protect lives of self and others.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Capable of learning basic knowledge of materials used and identifying voltage on circuits.
• Assist with installation and hookup of a single phase transformer.
• Understand basic rigging and PPE usage and maintenance.

Job description

Pike Electric, LLC in Manassas, VA is seeking an entry-level Underground Equipment Operator to support construction, maintenance and repair of underground electrical distribution systems. Work locations vary and travel to another state may be required based on customer demands.

The compensation range for this position is between $18.80 - $25.40 per hour. The role emphasizes safety, basic rigging, and operation of heavy equipment; you will assist with transformers, fuses, and voltage checks while