Groundman - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation•Mobile, AL

24d

About The Position

The Groundman position is an entry point to a career in construction and maintenance of the nation’s power grid. The Groundman assists a team in building, repairing, and maintaining underground electrical distribution systems and reports to the Foreman. The role involves rigorous physical labor at construction sites and working outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions. Employees must follow safety protocols, use and inspect personal protective equipment, and be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Able to obtain a CDL within 60 days.
Willing to travel long distances on short notice and work extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
Able to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
Able to perform rigorous physical labor and meet the physical demands of the role.

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 excavation and pulling equipment, including backhoes, trenchers, and excavators.
Follow safety protocols, use appropriate personal protective equipment, and understand insulated protective cover used to isolate differences of potential.
Inspect rubber goods and personal protective equipment.
Work outdoors in varying conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and storms.
Be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations.