Groundman - Transmission

Position Summary

The Groundman is your first step to a rewarding career in the construction and maintenance of our nation's Power Grid. You will report to the Foreman.

Essential Functions

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair de ‑ energized powerlines while putting safety first.
• Help install and repair overhead transmission lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Regularly lift heavy tools and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
• Available to work outages, storms, emergencies including on call rotation.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good work order.
• Inspect rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Follow all safety protocols and understand when to wear Personal Protective Equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Driver's License and ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 60 days.
• Willingness to travel long distances on short notice.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work for extended periods at different job locations, including out ‑of ‑state assignments.
• Willing to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Physical Demands

• While performing the responsibilities of this job, you are frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• You are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites.
• The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
• You will perform job responsibilities in extreme heat, cold, wet, windy, and storm conditions.

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 work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, workforce and equipment to perform any job.

Our 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, and short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave

Our Culture

We are a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service. Pike Electric LLC, is an equal opportunity employer.