Groundman - Overhead (Gpc)

Position Summary: Groundman - Overhead is an entry level position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This position works at various locations and may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands.

Essential Functions:

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

Other Requirements :

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 fingers, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is frequently required perform rigorous physical labor; sit; climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.); or balance; and stoop, kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to an excess of 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision. Depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.
• Communication
• Ethical Conduct
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike Electric, LLC is a Non-union Company