Groundman - Overhead (Rayle EMC)

About the role

The Groundman position is your first step to a rewarding career in the construction and maintenance of our nation's Power Grid. You will assist your team in building, repairing, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems, reporting to the Foreman.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
• Help install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
• Be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and on‑call rotation.
• Follow all safety protocols, including PPE use and proper insulated protective cover procedures.
• Inspect rubber goods and personal protective equipment (PPE) and understand when PPE is required.
• Perform rigorous physical labor.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and 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.
• Availability 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.

Physical Demands

The role requires frequent standing, walking, and the use of hands and fingers to handle objects, operate tools, or control equipment. Employees must be able to communicate via talk, listening, and hand signals. The work environment includes exposure to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, loud noise, and extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, wet, windy, storms).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA, dependent care, and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave

About Us

Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair, and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies, with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We serve hundreds of utility clients nationwide, delivering ideas, technology, experience, workforce, and equipment to perform any job. Safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service define our family‑oriented workplace culture.