Groundman - Overhead (Oncor)

About the Role

The Groundman role is an entry-level position that supports the construction, repair, and maintenance of overhead electrical distribution systems for the nation’s power grid. Team members assist in building, repairing, and keeping these systems operational, providing a foundation for a rewarding career in the utility industry. Groundmen perform a range of duties on energized and de‑energized lines, including inspecting PPE, stringing overhead wire, setting poles and anchors, and assisting with the installation of transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, cross‑arms, insulators, switches, and switchgear. They also replace fuses, clear faulted circuits, check voltages, maintain company vehicles and tools, and follow proper radio, rigging, and knot‑tying procedures while adhering to safety distances and grounding requirements. • Ensure personal and team safety on all tasks. • Assist line‑workers to achieve project goals. • Participate in storm restoration efforts as needed. • Operate vehicles and equipment professionally. • Follow ethical standards and company safety policies. • Travel long distances on short notice and work extended periods on varied sites. • Perform safe construction, maintenance, and repair of energized and de‑energized overhead lines. • Inspect PPE and rubber goods and use appropriate protective gear. • String overhead wire, set poles and anchors, and install hardware such as transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, cross‑arms, insulators, switches, and switchgear. • Replace fuses, clear faulted circuits, and check voltage on transformers. • Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good condition. • Identify primary, secondary, and induced voltages on circuits. • Conduct basic bucket rescue/escape procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸wire stringing
• ▸pole setting
• ▸hardware install
• ▸fuse replacement
• ▸voltage check
• ▸vehicle maintenance

What You Bring

The job requires regular physical effort, including standing, walking, climbing wood or steel structures, lifting more than 50 lb, and performing tasks such as stooping, kneeling, or crawling. Workers must have good vision (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth) and be able to hear and talk in noisy, outdoor environments that can expose them to fumes, vibration, and extreme weather conditions. Applicants must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days, read and write effectively, travel long distances on short notice, and work extended periods at various locations. The role also demands willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays, as well as the ability to lift over 50 lb and perform rigorous physical labor. • Demonstrate team‑oriented, self‑motivated, and customer‑focused attitude. • Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of hire. • Communicate effectively in reading and writing. • Lift more than 50 lb and perform rigorous physical labor. • Use radios, rigging, hand lines, and lineman knots correctly. • Work at heights, confined spaces, and adhere to minimum approach distances. • Understand excavation, shoring, grounding, and Kellum grip usage.

Requirements

• ▸cdl permit
• ▸heavy lifting
• ▸rigging
• ▸heights work
• ▸team‑oriented
• ▸communication

Benefits

Founded in 1945, Pike Electric is a non‑union, family‑oriented company that provides construction, repair, and engineering services for electric, gas, and telecommunications utilities, including renewable‑energy projects. The company emphasizes safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service, and offers an equal‑opportunity workplace with apprenticeship programs and GI‑Bill benefits for eligible veterans. • Pursue ongoing technical and leadership training.

Work Environment

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