Groundman - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation•Shreveport, LA

25d

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 Groundman assists a team in building, repairing, and maintaining underground electrical distribution systems and reports to the Foreman. The work includes performing physical labor at construction job sites and working outdoors in a range of weather conditions. Employees may be required to travel, work extended assignments away from home, and respond to outages, storms, and emergencies.

Requirements

Hold a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a CDL within 60 days.
Be willing to travel long distances on short notice.
Be able to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Be able to work for extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
Be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
Be able to perform rigorous physical labor.
Be able to stand, walk, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

Perform new construction, maintenance, and repairs on underground distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
Assist with installing and repairing 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 on outages, storms, and emergencies, including participation in an on-call rotation.
Communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.