Crew Leader - Underground (Energy United)

About the role

The Underground Crew Leader position is responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical underground distribution systems. This role requires a deep understanding of underground services, infrastructure, and duct banks, along with the ability to lead and train lower-skilled employees.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized underground work.
• Supervise crew members and conduct pre-job or tailgate briefings.
• Troubleshoot problems on underground circuits and identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Work safely with energized high voltage systems, demonstrating care to protect oneself and others.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Comply with company reporting procedures and complete required paperwork.
• Coordinate and inspect the work of crew members.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor, identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit, and understand induced voltage.
• Capable of working in confined spaces, properly installing and removing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and understanding grounding procedures.
• Able to test and classify soil, understand how to safely operate equipment, and phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• Plan safe work based on a job print or work order, understand sloping and shoring requirements, and properly ask for and take line clearances.
• Possess a working knowledge of line protection devices, inspect rubber goods and PPE, and identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
• Perform other related work as required to complete the job.

Requirements

• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Understand flag and tag procedures.
• Possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and demonstrate safe driving.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Willing to work over-time when requested.
• Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle to feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud, and the position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Competencies

• Self-Motivated
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

About Pike

Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair, and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies. We also offer renewable projects. Our team works with hundreds of utility clients across the country, expanding our offerings to meet our customers' needs. Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service.