Groundman - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation•Knoxville, TN

25d

About The Position

The Groundman assists a team in building, repairing, and maintaining underground electrical distribution systems. This role is an entry point to a career in power-grid construction and maintenance and reports to the Foreman. Work takes place outdoors at construction job sites and may involve long-distance travel and out-of-state assignments.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Ability to obtain a CDL within 60 days.
Willingness to travel long distances on short notice and work extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, handling objects, operating tools or controls, and reaching 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, use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and understand insulated protective cover used to isolate differences of potential.
Inspect rubber goods and PPE and understand when PPE must be worn.
Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including participating in an on-call rotation.
Perform rigorous physical labor and communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.