Groundman - Overhead (Cemc)

Overview: 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.

• Dutifully follows established Safety Rules and Company Policy
• Self-Motivated
• Customer Service Focused
• Team-Oriented
• Ethical and Honest

General Expectations:

• Willing to work over-time when requested.
• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment.
• Able to read/write and communicate effectively.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able to lift in-excess of 50 lbs.

• Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work
• Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so
• Capable of receiving and following directions
• Must be familiar with induced voltage
• Assists in replacing fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems
• Understands minimum approach distance
• Sets poles and anchors
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather
• Capable of checking voltage on transformers
• Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces
• Capable of assisting with the installation and hook up of a single-phase transformer
• Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape
• Understands the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding
• Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in line work
• Properly inspects rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Understand basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying
• Understands when to wear personal protective equipment
• Able to identify different types of materials used in line work
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
• Understands how and when to use Kellum grips
• Understands proper use of company radio
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order
• Understands excavation and shoring requirements
• Capable of installing and removing a service
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job
• Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor
• Assists with installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, cross-arms, insulators, switches and switchgear
• Strings overhead wire

Pike Electric, LLC is a Non-union Company