Groundman - Underground (Energy United)

Pike Corporation•Cornelius, NC

17d

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 the team with building, repairing, and maintaining underground electrical distribution systems, reporting to the Foreman. The work involves outdoor construction-site assignments in varying and sometimes extreme weather, as well as rigorous physical labor. Employees may work extended assignments at job locations, including out of state, and may be called upon for outages, storms, emergencies, and overtime.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
Ability 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.
Willingness to work 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 stand, walk, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

Perform new construction and maintain and repair underground distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
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.
Communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.
Work outdoors in varying environmental and weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and storms.
Work outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotations as needed.