Expeditor-Transmission

About the Role

The Expeditor for distribution construction is responsible for expediting construction jobs issued by customers. This includes verifying job packets with site visits, checking and obtaining permits, acquiring locates, and preparing resident and business notices before work begins. The role also manages traffic control and other pre‑construction requirements to ensure best practices are followed. Key duties involve coordinating with vendors and suppliers to plan and schedule projects, verifying that all permits comply with local codes and state laws, and reviewing the bill of materials for completeness. The Expeditor leads problem resolution, escalates issues to management when needed, and provides input on long‑term action plans. Support is given to field crews, while adhering to purchasing, contract management, and safety policies, and maintaining accurate project records and final job packets for client handover. • Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to plan and schedule construction projects. • Verify and obtain required permits in accordance with local codes and state laws. • Review bill of materials, request missing items, and resolve discrepancies before field handover. • Lead issue resolution and escalate critical problems to management. • Support field construction crews and ensure compliance with purchasing and contract policies. • Source approved vendors for materials, equipment, and services. • Maintain accurate project records and assemble complete job packets for client handover.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸vendor coordination
• ▸permit verification
• ▸bill review
• ▸issue resolution
• ▸field support
• ▸record keeping

What You Bring

Applicants must understand basic electrical concepts and possess strong computer, written, and oral communication skills. Required qualifications include a high school diploma, with an associate or bachelor degree preferred, and experience in the utility industry, specifically distribution line construction or services. Demonstrated analytical, problem‑solving, organizational, and time‑management abilities are essential. The role requires self‑motivation, teamwork, customer orientation, and the ability to work independently while following all company safety rules. Competencies include reading electrical prints, managing multiple tasks, and providing leadership to team members. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, and the use of hands for handling tools, with regular exposure to noise, fumes, and outdoor weather conditions at construction sites. The position may involve occasional exposure to extreme environmental conditions. • Possess basic electrical knowledge and strong computer, communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. • High school diploma required; associate or bachelor degree preferred; utility industry and distribution line experience desired. • Demonstrate self‑motivation, teamwork, customer orientation, and ability to work independently while following safety rules. • Physically capable of standing, walking, handling tools, and working in outdoor construction environments.

Requirements

• ▸electrical basics
• ▸computer
• ▸high school
• ▸associate degree
• ▸utility experience
• ▸teamwork

Benefits

Pike Electric is an equal‑opportunity employer and offers a VA‑approved apprenticeship program with GI Bill benefits for eligible veterans. The company is non‑union and notes that the job description is not exhaustive Mirage.

Work Environment

Field