Groundman - Overhead

Pike Electric • Anderson, SC

73d

About The Position

The Groundman position is your first step to a rewarding career in the construction and maintenance of our nation's Power Grid. You will assist your team in building, repairing, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems.

Requirements

• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License permit within 60 days of employment.
• Able to read/write and communicate effectively.
• 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 over-time when requested.
• Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Securing the safety of yourself and others.
• Assisting fellow line-workers in meeting project objectives.
• Readily joining storm restoration efforts in times of need.
• Operating vehicles and equipment in a professional manner.
• Continuing training to improve technical and leadership skills.
• Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
• Properly inspects rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Strings overhead wire.
• Sets poles and anchors.
• Assists with installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, cross-arms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
• Assists in replacing fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems.
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Understands proper use of company radio.
• Understands basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying.
• 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.
• Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
• 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.

Benefits

• VA Approved Apprenticeship Program - GI Bill Benefits Available to Eligible Veterans

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors