Entry Level Pike Engineering Jobs (NOW HIRING)

SUMMARY:

This is an entry level position responsible for providing internal customer service with a broad range of operational support activities for local and regional Pike Engineering operations. This role will report to a Supervisor or Manager in a Pike Engineering office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under supervision the individual in this role is expected to:

Input information accurately from a variety of sources into computer database or applications to support time and expense entry, work management, invoicing, AP, expense reconciliations or and other processes as assigned.

Provide general administrative and clerical support including mailing, scanning, and copying. May serve as the receptionist for the Pike Engineering facility. 

Run reports from a variety of tools or systems and review data inputs/outputs for completeness and correctness 

Arrange employee engagement activities in the office.

Prepare and modify documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, memos and emails as directed

Meet established deadlines and deliver requested information in a timely manner

   Scheduling and coordinating meetings and appointments; maintain the master calendar of in-house meetings and manage employee calendars & availability

  Support company and client sponsored events by organizing and scheduling catering, facilities, restaurants, or other vendors as necessary.

  Maintain a variety of general administrative reports and databases including fleet, phone lists, storm rosters, occupancy and PPE assignment. 

   Cost-effectively monitor and order office supplies as required

  Assist with new employee on-boarding process

  Assist with maintaining fleet vehicles with coordinating and managing maintenance appointments and tracking mileage. Outfitting fleet vehicles with required up-to-date equipment. 

  Perform other dutiesas assigned by management.

COMPLEXITY OF WORK:  Semi-routine; majority of work covered by established procedures.

RELATIONSHIP OUTSIDE WORK GROUP:

Exchange of information, which occasionally requires tact and/or diplomacy.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.   REGULAR ATTENDANCE is required.

2.   EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

EDUCATION

• Required High school degree or GED.

• Preferred Associates degree (AA or equivalent from two-year college or technical school).

EXPERIENCE

0-1  Year(s) Experience in similar support role or performing general administrative duties. Familiarity with utility or engineering office operations is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 

1.  Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, operational procedures, etc.

2.   Ability to write simple correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: 

1. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

2. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret spread sheets

REASONING ABILITY: 

A.  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

B.  Ability to deal with problems involving few concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Required computer skills and knowledge of relevant software 

• Required knowledge of operation of standard office equipment 

• Required knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures and systems such as filing and record keeping 

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and follow through on assignments
• High energy level with ability to work in fast paced, ambiguous environment
• Professional appearance maintained at all times
• Ability to deal and work well with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Team oriented

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. How much on the job time is spent in the following physical activities?

• Stand Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

• Walk Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

• Sit 2/3 and more (Regularly)

• Talk or Hear  1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)

• Use Hands to Feel, Handle or finger tools or controls  2/3 and more (Regularly)

• Climb or balance  None

• Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or crawl  Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

• Reach with Hands and Arms  Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

• Taste or Smell  None

1. Does this job require that weight be lifted or force to be exerted? If so, how much and how often?

• Up to 10 Pounds  Up to 1/3

• Up to 25 Pounds  Up to 1/3

• Up to 50 Pounds  None

• Up to 100 Pounds  None

• More than 100 Pounds  None

1. Does this job have any special vision requirements? 

   Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Wet, humid conditions (non- weather) None

• Work near moving mechanical parts Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)

• Work in high, precarious places None

• Fumes or airborne particles None

• Toxic or caustic chemicals None

• Outdoor weather conditions None

• Extreme cold (non-weather) None

• Extreme Heat (non-weather) None

• Risk of electrical shock None

• Work with explosives None

• Risk of radiation None

• Vibration None

While performing this job, the noise level in the work environment is:

Moderate Noise (Examples: business office with typewriters, and or computer printer, light traffic)

Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike Engineering is a Non-Union Company

About Us
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.
"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.
Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.
Pike Engineering employees play critical roles in ensuring that essential services like electric power, gas, telephone and wireless communications are up and running when people and businesses need them. We offer engineering opportunities in transmission and distribution, substations, smart meter technologies, renewable energy, telecommunications, storm damage assessment and more.