Groundman-Overhead (Duke)

Pike • Charlotte, NC

6d

About The Position

The Groundman is an entry point to a career in the construction and maintenance of the nation’s power grid. The position assists a team with building, repairing, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems and reports to the Foreman. Work includes installing and repairing overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware, while following safety procedures and maintaining company vehicles, equipment, and tools.

The role involves outdoor work in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions, rigorous physical labor, and travel to job locations, including out-of-state assignments. The employee must be available for outages, storms, emergencies, on-call rotation, and work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance, and repairs on overhead distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
• Assist with installing and repairing overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Follow safety protocols, including using PPE and understanding insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
• Inspect rubber goods and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Understand when personal protective equipment must be worn.
• Perform rigorous physical labor.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
• Be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• HSA, dependent care, and medical flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed