What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Helper position at Pike Corporation?
Job Description
The Shop Helper supports the day-to-day operations of the shop by assisting with the maintenance, organization, and cleanliness of tools, materials, and equipment. This role plays a vital part in ensuring our crews are well-equipped and prepared for field operations.
Essential Functions
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 finger, handle, and feel, or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.
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.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization
POWER Contracting, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
About Us
ABOUT US
Power Contracting is a turnkey utilities solutions provider that builds, maintains and grows infrastructure across the western half of the United States. We continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower, and equipment to perform any job.
As a premier full-service electrical contracting company, we offer a wide range of expertise that spans power and civil construction services across infrastructure markets. From project inception to final completion, we have the experience, knowledge and team to make your project a success.
Our portfolio is continually evolving with the needs of our customers, and we will work with you to develop and implement the best approach for your job.
About The Team
Transmission
Our experienced crews have built hundreds of miles of transmission lines to bring power to the greater Houston and Phoenix metro areas, the remote islands of Hawaii and over the Rocky Mountains. We have built lines up to 500 kV for public and private clients.
Distribution
At Power Contracting, we build, maintain and upgrade both overhead and underground distribution powerlines to serve residential, commercial and industrial customers. Our team has installed distribution lines for a diverse group of utilities, co-operatives, public owners and private developers.
Substation
Our substation team is one of the best in the nation. We have an exceptional track record of completing large and mid-scale projects on time and budget with decades of experience and expertise constructing substations from site preparation to final commissioning.
The Shop Helper supports the day-to-day operations of the shop by assisting with the maintenance, organization, and cleanliness of tools, materials, and equipment. This role plays a vital part in ensuring our crews are well-equipped and prepared for field operations.
Essential Functions
- Assist with the loading and unloading of tools, equipment, and materials for field crews.
- Clean, inspect, and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment.
- Keep the shop, storage areas, and yard clean and organized.
- Support shop personnel and field crews with tool preparation and staging.
- Conduct regular inventory counts; track tool check-in/check-out.
- Dispose of scrap materials and debris in accordance with safety and environmental standards.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Follow all safety procedures and always wear appropriate PPE.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment.
- Deliver tools or materials to job sites as needed.
- Other duties as assigned
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Previous experience in a shop, warehouse, or construction environment preferred but not required.
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects (up to 50 lbs).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
- Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
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 finger, handle, and feel, or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.
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.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization
POWER Contracting, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
About Us
ABOUT US
Power Contracting is a turnkey utilities solutions provider that builds, maintains and grows infrastructure across the western half of the United States. We continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower, and equipment to perform any job.
As a premier full-service electrical contracting company, we offer a wide range of expertise that spans power and civil construction services across infrastructure markets. From project inception to final completion, we have the experience, knowledge and team to make your project a success.
Our portfolio is continually evolving with the needs of our customers, and we will work with you to develop and implement the best approach for your job.
About The Team
Transmission
Our experienced crews have built hundreds of miles of transmission lines to bring power to the greater Houston and Phoenix metro areas, the remote islands of Hawaii and over the Rocky Mountains. We have built lines up to 500 kV for public and private clients.
Distribution
At Power Contracting, we build, maintain and upgrade both overhead and underground distribution powerlines to serve residential, commercial and industrial customers. Our team has installed distribution lines for a diverse group of utilities, co-operatives, public owners and private developers.
Substation
Our substation team is one of the best in the nation. We have an exceptional track record of completing large and mid-scale projects on time and budget with decades of experience and expertise constructing substations from site preparation to final commissioning.