Groundman - Overhead

Pike ElectricAnderson, 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
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