Groundman - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation•New Orleans, LA

24d

About The Position

The Groundman assists a crew in building, repairing, and maintaining underground electrical distribution systems. This role performs new construction and maintenance and repair work while prioritizing safety, and reports to the Foreman. The position involves outdoor work in varying and sometimes extreme weather, physical labor, and travel to job locations, including out-of-state assignments. Groundmen may be called upon to support outages, storms, emergencies, and an on-call rotation.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Able 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.
Ability to communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals; frequently stand, walk, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

Perform new construction, maintenance, and repair of underground distribution systems while following safety practices.
Assist with installing and repairing underground facilities, conductors, and related hardware.
Maintain excavation and pulling equipment, including backhoes, trenchers, excavators, and pulling equipment.
Follow safety protocols, use PPE appropriately, and understand insulated protective cover used to isolate differences of potential.
Inspect rubber goods and personal protective equipment.