Groundman - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation•Jackson, MS

23d

About The Position

The Groundman assists a team in building, repairing, and maintaining underground electrical distribution systems. This role performs new construction and maintenance and repair work on underground distribution systems, with safety as a priority. The Groundman helps install and repair underground facilities, conductors, and related hardware, and maintains excavation and pulling equipment. The work is performed outdoors at construction sites in a range of weather and environmental conditions, and may involve extended assignments away from home.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Able 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 communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.
Ability to perform rigorous physical labor.

Responsibilities

Perform new construction, maintenance, and repairs on underground distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
Help install and repair underground facilities, conductors, and related hardware.
Maintain backhoes, trenchers, excavators, and pulling equipment.
Follow safety protocols, use PPE, and understand insulated protective covers and when PPE is required.
Inspect rubber goods and personal protective equipment.
Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including participating in an on-call rotation.