Groundman-Overhead (Duke)

Pike • Fort Mill, SC

9h

About The Position

The Groundman position is an entry point into construction and maintenance of the power grid. The employee assists a team in building, repairing, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems and reports to the Foreman. Work includes new construction and maintenance and repair of overhead systems, with safety as a priority. The role involves outdoor work in changing and sometimes extreme weather, rigorous physical labor, and availability for outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotation.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain a CDL within 60 days.
• Willingness to travel long distances on short notice.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work for extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Willingness 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.
• 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 insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
• Inspect rubber goods and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Understand when personal protective equipment is required.
• 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.
• Perform rigorous physical labor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (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
• Family and medical leave

What This Job Offers

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