Groundman - Underground (PE)

Pike Corporation•Alexandria, AL

23d

About The Position

The Groundman assists a team in building, repairing, and maintaining underground electrical distribution systems. The role performs new construction and maintenance and repair work while prioritizing safety. It involves helping install and repair underground facilities, conductors, and related hardware; maintaining excavation and pulling equipment; and following safety protocols, including proper PPE use and inspection of rubber goods and PPE. The position includes rigorous physical labor and work outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions. The Groundman reports to the Foreman.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Able to obtain a CDL within 60 days.
Willingness to travel long distances on short notice and work extended periods at job locations, 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 and the physical activities described for the position.

Responsibilities

Perform new construction, maintenance, and repairs on underground distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
Help install and repair underground facilities, conductors, and related hardware.
Maintain excavation equipment, including backhoes, trenchers, excavators, and pulling equipment.
Follow safety protocols, use appropriate PPE, and understand insulated protective cover used to isolate differences of potential.
Inspect rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including participating in an on-call rotation.
Communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.