Truck Driver - Underground (GP)

About the role

The Underground Truck Driver position is an entry-level role within the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical underground distribution systems. This position involves working at various locations and may require occasional travel to another state based on customer demands.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
• String overhead wire.
• Set poles and anchors.
• Assist with installing transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
• Assist in replacing fuses in transformers and clearing faulted circuits and systems.
• Frequently work with energized high voltage systems, requiring skill and care to protect lives.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Do all other related work as required to complete the job.

Requirements

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Understands proper use of company radio.
• Understands operation of heavy equipment.
• Understands basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying.
• Understands the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Capable of receiving and following directions.
• Capable of learning basic knowledge of materials used in line work.
• Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in line work.
• Familiar with induced voltage.
• Able to assist with the installation and hook-up of a single-phase transformer.
• Able to perform basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Understands the basic concepts of equipment setup and grounding.
• Able to work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Understands minimum approach distance.
• Able to check voltage on transformers.
• Understands flag and tag procedures.
• Able to install and remove a service.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Willing to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequent standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle, and feel, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration.
• Occasional exposure to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites.
• Work environment and job sites can be noisy.
• Position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Competencies

• Self-motivated.
• Team-oriented.
• Customer-oriented.
• Able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

About the team

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. Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service.