Groundman - Underground (DUKE ENERGY)

Pike•Colfax, NC

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Underground Groundman is an entry level position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical underground distribution systems. This position works at various locations and may be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands. Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. Pike works with hundreds of utility clients across the country, continuously expanding its offerings to supply customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job. Pike emphasizes that its employees are essential, playing a critical role in ensuring infrastructure systems are operational. Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service. The company works with utilities to solve energy infrastructure challenges, including designing new transmission and distribution systems, upgrading smart meter technologies, and integrating renewable energy sources onto the grid.

Requirements

No experience necessary.
Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment.
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.
Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
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.

Nice To Haves

A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized underground work.
Setting pad mount transformers.
Frequently works around energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
Understands proper use of company radio.
Understand basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying.
Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
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.
Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods and PPE.
Understands when to wear personnel protective equipment.
Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
Works in underground trenches and manholes.
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.
Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution lines.
Does all other related work as required to complete the job.