Groundman - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation • Hammond, LA

24d

About The Position

The Groundman position is an entry point to a career in the construction and maintenance of the nation's power grid. The employee assists a team in building, repairing, and maintaining underground electrical distribution systems and reports to the Foreman. The role involves working outdoors in changing and sometimes extreme weather, performing physical labor, and following safety procedures.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a CDL within 60 days.
• Willingness to travel long distances on short notice and work at job locations for extended periods, 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 rigorous physical labor and communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and repair underground electrical distribution systems, prioritizing safety.
• Help install and repair underground facilities, conductors, and related hardware.
• Maintain excavation and pulling equipment, including backhoes, trenchers, and excavators.
• Follow safety protocols, use PPE appropriately, and understand insulated protective covers used to isolate differences of potential.
• Inspect rubber goods and personal protective equipment.
• Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including through an on-call rotation.

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
• 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