Groundman - Underground (PE)

Pike•Jackson, MS

24d

About The Position

The Groundman is an entry point to a career in construction and maintenance of the power grid. The role assists a team in building, repairing, and maintaining underground electrical distribution systems, and reports to the Foreman. Work is performed outdoors in varied and sometimes extreme weather, at construction sites that may be loud and involve fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The position involves rigorous physical labor, travel to distant and out-of-state assignments, and availability for outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations.

Requirements

Valid driver's license and 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.
Ability to communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.
Ability to stand, walk, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

Perform new construction, maintenance, and repair of underground distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
Help install and repair underground facilities, conductors, and related hardware.
Maintain excavation equipment, including backhoes, trenchers, excavators, and pulling equipment.
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 must be worn.
Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
Be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations.