Groundman - Overhead (GPC)

Pike Corporation•Valdosta, GA

About The Position

The Groundman position is an entry point to a career in construction and maintenance of the nation’s power grid. The role assists a team in building, repairing, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems and reports to the Foreman. Work is performed outdoors at construction job sites and may involve travel and extended assignments, including out of state. The position requires rigorous physical labor and availability for outages, storms, emergencies, on-call rotation, overtime, weekends, holidays, and work outside normal business hours.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
Able to obtain a CDL within 60 days.
Willingness to travel long distances on short notice.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability and willingness to work for extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
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 and walk; use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

Perform new construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
Assist with installing and repairing overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
Follow safety protocols, including using personal protective equipment (PPE) and insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
Inspect rubber goods and PPE and understand when PPE must be worn.