Underground Electrical Truck Driver - Travel-Ready (Entry Level)

Pike Corporation; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Corporation in Marietta, GA is seeking an entry-level Underground Truck Driver to support construction, maintenance and repair of underground electrical distribution systems. Work locations vary and travel to another state may be required.

Must perform physically demanding work, learn to operate heavy equipment, follow safety rules, and obtain a CDL (preferred). Pike is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Capable of receiving and following directions.
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Capable of learning basic knowledge of materials used in line work.
• Capable of identifying voltage on circuits.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Capable of bucket rescue/escape.
• Understanding grounding and equipment setup concepts.
• Capable of working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Capable of checking voltage on transformers.
• Understand flag and tag procedures.
• Capable of installing/removing services.
• Capable of inspecting rubber goods and PPE; wearing PPE as required.
• Capable of making up and using a hand line; Kellum grips usage.
• Identify different materials used in line work.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice.
• Able to work extended periods in various locations.
• Able to obtain CDL; CDL preferred.
• Able to lift 50+ lbs; outdoor work in inclement weather.
• Willing to overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Work safely while performing construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized underground distribution systems.
• Assist in stringing overhead wire, setting poles and anchors, and installing transformers/switchgear.
• Assist in replacing fuses in transformers and clearing faulted circuits.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Assist in replacing fuses and clearing faulted circuits.
• Work with energized high voltage systems.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools.
• Perform related duties as required to meet needs of the organization.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Rigging knowledge

Voltage identification

Lifting 50 lbs

Safety awareness

Team player

Follow directions

Line materials knowledge

Voltage identification

Induced voltage awareness

Bucket rescue

Grounding concepts

Work at heights/confined spaces

Voltage checking transformers

Flag & tag procedures

Service installation/removal

Inspect PPE

PPE usage

Hand line making

Kellum grips usage

Line materials identification

Travel long distances

Work in varied locations

CDL obtainable

CDL preferred

Lift 50 lbs+

Outdoor work in weather

Overtime willingness

Irregular schedule flexibility

Tools

Kellum grips

Bucket rescue equipment

Rigging gear

Job description

Pike Corporation in Marietta, GA is seeking an entry-level Underground Truck Driver to support construction, maintenance and repair of underground electrical distribution systems. Work locations vary and travel to another state may be required.

Must perform physically demanding work, learn to operate heavy equipment, follow safety rules, and obtain a CDL (preferred). Pike is an Equal Opportunity Employer.