Underground Electrical Helper

Fountain Services, LLC

About Fountain Services, LLC

Established in 1946, Fountain Services, LLC has been a trusted leader in the electrical contracting industry for over 75 years. With offices across North and South Carolina, we specialize in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical construction and services.

Our mission is to empower employees through ongoing training, career development, and a culture of integrity, accountability, and mutual respect. We don't just build electrical systems—we build careers.

Why Join Fountain Services?

Apprenticeship

For those who are interested, Fountain offers an NCCER-certified apprenticeship program. This involves four years of field experience on our projects, supplemented with weekly classroom study on weekends (except during the summer months). Graduates receive NCCER certification. This program provides an opportunity for those entering the field as helpers to “earn while they learn,” and advance their careers in the electrical field as quickly as possible.

Your Role: Underground Electrical Helper

Fountain Services is seeking motivated and dependable Underground Electrical Helpers to support commercial and industrial electrical construction projects throughout our service region.

This position involves underground utility installation, conduit systems, equipment operation, and electrical construction support. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong work ethic, attention to detail, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Equipment operation experience is preferred for Helper positions and required for Operator positions.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with underground utility and electrical infrastructure installation
• Install and terminate underground electrical cables, ducts, and conduits
• Assist with feeder conduit installation and electrical gear placement
• Use and maintain company-provided tools and equipment
• Work safely around heavy equipment and active construction sites
• Install branch circuitry and underground raceway systems
• Read and interpret construction documents and project plans
• Follow directions from supervisors and project leadership
• Maintain organized work areas and project materials
• Identify and resolve jobsite challenges proactively
• Assist with concrete work and restoration activities as required
• Support project completion through teamwork and quality workmanship

Required Skills and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license (CDL preferred) and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass a mandatory drug screening
• Ability to use basic hand tools and power tools safely
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently when required
• Commitment to quality workmanship and safety

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial electrical construction experience
• Underground utility installation experience
• Excavator operating experience
• Installing ground rods, transformers, junction boxes, and handholes
• Experience installing EMT, rigid, and PVC conduit systems

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to:

• Lift and carry 50+ pounds regularly
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and elevated work areas
• Perform overhead work
• Stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, bend, and reach for extended periods
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Perform physically demanding construction activities safely and effectively

Portfolio

We deliver some of the highest-value and most complex electrical projects in the region. Examples of our work include:

• Charlotte Spectrum Center – Charlotte, NC – $34 million
• Kimpton Hotel Arras – Asheville, NC – $7.7 million
• Appalachian State University Residence Halls – Boone, NC – $22 million
• Greenville Drive Stadium – Greenville, SC – $3 million
• Ballantyne Reimagined – Stream Park and The Amp – Charlotte, NC – $3.7 million

View more projects on our portfolio page: https://fountainelectric.com/portfolio

Our Four Keys to Success

At Fountain Services, all employees — from entry-level to leadership — commit to:

1. Show up every day on time
2. Appreciate instruction from leaders
3. Let your work ethic speak for you
4. Retain knowledge

We’re looking for professionals who want to build a long-term career in a company that values growth, integrity, and high performance.

If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you.