Groundman - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation•Memphis, TN

25d

About The Position

The Groundman assists a team in building, repairing, and maintaining underground electrical distribution systems. This entry-level role is a first step toward a career in construction and maintenance of the power grid and reports to the Foreman. Work includes installing and repairing underground facilities, conductors, and related hardware, as well as maintaining excavation and pulling equipment. The role involves outdoor work at construction sites in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions, and may require travel, extended assignments, emergency response, and work outside normal business hours.

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 position, 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.
Assist with installing and repairing underground facilities, conductors, and related hardware.
Maintain backhoes, trenchers, excavators, and pulling equipment.
Follow safety protocols, use PPE, and understand insulated protective covers used to isolate differences of potential.
Inspect rubber goods and personal protective equipment, and understand when PPE must be worn.
Perform rigorous physical labor.
Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including participation in an on-call rotation.
Communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.