Groundman-Overhead (Duke)

Pike • Chester, SC

2h

About The Position

The Groundman position is an entry point into the construction and maintenance of the nation's power grid. The employee assists a team in building, repairing, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems and reports to the Foreman. The work includes outdoor job sites and may require travel, extended assignments, and work during outages, storms, emergencies, and outside normal business hours.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
• Help install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Follow safety protocols, use PPE, understand insulated protective cover for isolating differences of potential, and inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Understand when personal protective equipment must be worn.
• Perform rigorous physical labor.

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
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Family and medical leave

What This Job Offers

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