Groundman - Underground (Duke)

The Underground Groundman is an entry-level position in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical underground distribution systems. The position requires working at various locations, potentially traveling to another state depending on customer demands.

Requirements

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized underground work.
• Setting pad mount transformers.
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Capable of receiving and following directions.
• Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in line work.
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Capable of assisting with the installation and hook up of a single phase transformer.
• Understands the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Understands minimum approach distance.
• Understands excavation and shoring requirements.
• Capable of checking voltage on transformers.
• Capable of installing and removing a service.
• Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods and PPE.
• Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
• Works in underground trenches and manholes.
• Understands how and when to use Kellum grips.
• Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution lines.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.

Benefits

• VA Approved Apprenticeship Program - GI Bill Benefits Available to Eligible Veterans
• Pike Electric, LLC is a Non-union Company