Underground Power Groundman — Outage-Ready Field Tech

Pike Electric, Inc.; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and disability

Job summary

Pike Electric, Inc. seeks a Groundman to support underground distribution system construction, maintenance, and repair. You will assist the crew, handle equipment, and follow stringent safety procedures in outdoor environments nationwide.

The position requires flexibility for outages, storms, and on-call rotations, with lift and physical labor as a core component, and a CDL within 60 days is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License and able to obtain a CDL within 60 days.
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work for extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Willing to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

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

Valid driver's license

Willing to travel

Physical stamina

Safety-focused

OT readiness

Job description

Pike Electric, Inc. seeks a Groundman to support underground distribution system construction, maintenance, and repair. You will assist the crew, handle equipment, and follow stringent safety procedures in outdoor environments nationwide.

The position requires flexibility for outages, storms, and on-call rotations, with lift and physical labor as a core component, and a CDL within 60 days is anticipated.