Substation Ground Technician

pstrongPosition Summary:/strong Substation Ground Technician is an entry level, non-exempt position in the construction, maintenance and repair of substation equipment / systems. This position requires work in confined spaces and in elevated work areas, and works with various pieces of construction equipment specific to the trade. A Substation Ground Technician may work independently or with others, occasionally work long hours during emergency conditions. This position works at various locations. The position may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands.br/br/strongEssential Functions:/strong/p ul liWorks safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair, testing, adjusting and troubleshooting of substation equipment/systems. This work includes, but is not limited to, work involving the following: ul liConcrete Foundations, ground grids, and steel erection/li liBuswork (High and Low Voltage)/li liAirbreak / Hookstick Switches/li liControl Cable/li liTerminations (High / Low Voltage)/li liControl Buildings/li liConduit and duck banks/li liCapacitor bank installations 23kv- 230 kv/li liTransformers, regulators and circuit breakers/li liCircuit Switchers, motor-operated and manual switches/li /ul/li liResponsible for maintaining Company vehicles, test equipment and tools in good working conditions./li liFrequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others./li /ul pstrongOther Requirements:/strong/p ul liAble to perform rigorous physical labor./li liCapable of climbing and working at heights up to 125 feet above ground./li liMust possess or be capable of obtaining a Commercial Drivers’ License within 6 months./li liMust supply own personal hand tools required by the company for this work./li liMust supply own safety toed work boots./li liMust be capable of lifting in excess of 50 lbs./li liCapable of working in confined spaces/areas./li liAble to work independently or with others./li liCapable of or learning to operate various types of heavy equipment: ul liBucket , derrick and boom trucks/li liBackhoes, excavators and skid steer loaders/li liArticulating Man-lifts/li liPressure Diggers/li liTrenchers/li liTrack Crawler Loader/Backhoe/li liRough Terrain Telescopic Forklifts/li /ul/li liWilling to work over-time or long hours during emergency conditions and/or when requested. Schedules can change frequently and with short notice./li li90% Travel Required/li liCapable of following Company safety rules and policies./li liWilling to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position./li /ul pstrongPhysical Demands:/strongbr/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.br/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 to feel; and reach with hands and arms.br/br/strongWork Environment:/strongbr/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.br/br/strongCompetencies:/strong/p ul liEmphasis on Safety/li liSelf-Motivated/li liTeam-Oriented/li liCustomer Oriented/li liTrust worthy/li liCommitment/li liProfessionalism through unwavering Reliability and Punctuality/li liGood appearance and attitudes/li liHigh Productivity work ethics/li liInterpersonal and communication skills/li liReceptive to constructive instruction/coaching/li /ul pstrongNOTE:/strong This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.br/br/istrongEqual Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled/strong/i/p pistrongVA Approved Apprenticeship Program – GI Bill Benefits Available to Eligible Veterans/strong/i/p pistrongPike Electric, LLC is a Non-union Company/strong/i/ph3About Company/h3divdiv bElectric/b /div div br/ /divWe 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.br/br//divh2Company/h2divbAbout Us /bbr/br/Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job.br/br/“Essential” is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.br/br/Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.br/br//div