Groundman - Underground (Energy United)

Position Summary

The Underground Groundman is an entry‑level position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical underground distribution systems. This position works at various locations and may be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands.

Essential Functions

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de‑energized underground work.
• Set pad‑mount transformers.
• Frequently work around energized high‑voltage systems, requiring skill and care to protect lives.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Perform rigorous physical labor.
• Understand proper use of company radio.
• Understand basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying.
• Use and maintain hand tools properly.
• Receive and follow directions.
• Possess basic knowledge of materials used in line work.
• Identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Be familiar with induced voltage.
• Assist with the installation and hook‑up of a single‑phase transformer.
• Perform basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Understand basic concepts of equipment set‑up and grounding.
• Work at heights and/or in confined spaces.
• Observe minimum approach distances.
• Follow excavation and shoring requirements.
• Check voltage on transformers.
• Install and remove a service.
• Properly inspect rubber goods and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Know when to wear PPE.
• Climb various structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess necessary tools.
• Work in underground trenches and manholes.
• Use Kellum grips appropriately.
• Identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Glove and work live high‑voltage distribution lines when required.
• Perform all other related work as needed to complete the job.

Other Requirements

• No experience necessary.
• Read and communicate effectively in English.
• Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) permit within 60 days of employment (CDL preferred).
• Travel long distances on short notice when required.
• Work for extended periods in various locations when required.
• Lift in excess of 50 lb.
• Properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Work overtime when requested.
• Work outside of the normal schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is 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. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Competencies

• Self‑motivated
• Team‑oriented
• Customer oriented
• Ability to follow company safety rules and all other company policies

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, manpower and equipment to perform any job. “Essential” is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them. Pike is a family‑oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.

About the Team – Electric

We work with utilities across the country to solve our nation’s energy infrastructure challenges, from designing new transmission and distribution systems, upgrading and managing installation of the latest smart‑meter technologies, and integrating renewable energy sources onto the grid.