Groundman - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation•Lafayette, LA

23d

About The Position

The Groundman role is an entry point to a career in construction and maintenance of the nation’s power grid. The employee assists a crew in building, repairing, and maintaining underground electrical distribution systems and reports to the Foreman. The work includes outdoor job sites and may involve travel and extended assignments, including out-of-state work.

Requirements

Have a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain a CDL within 60 days.
Be willing to travel long distances on short notice and work extended assignments at job locations, including out of state.
Be able to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
Be able to communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.
Be able to stand, walk, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

Build, maintain, and repair underground electrical distribution systems, with safety as the priority.
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 PPE, and understand insulated protective cover used to isolate differences of potential.
Inspect rubber goods and personal protective equipment.
Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including on-call rotations.