1077 - Groundman

About the position

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference. The position involves assisting skilled substation craft workers in installing or repairing cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems, performing tasks involving physical labor at construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Learn to use appropriate hand and power tools to perform a variety of functions including digging, spreading and leveling dirt and gravel.
• Lift, carry, hold and move building materials, tools, and supplies.
• Pull up cable by hand from large reels mounted on trucks.
• Place insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and joints.
• Clean tools, equipment, material, and work areas.
• Mix, pour and spread concrete, asphalt, gravel and other materials.
• Perform routine, non-machine tasks such as removing forms from set concrete and filling expansion joints with asphalt.
• Participate in all safety related processes and programs as requested.
• Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries.
• Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed.
• Participate in all pre-job work planning and safety discussions.
• Learn to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Assist journeyman in planning, layout, diagram, install and/or repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment.
• Notify supervision of any hazards observed and utilize safety stop work authority as needed.
• Perform all other job related duties as requested by supervisor.

Requirements

• 0 - 2 years of experience working as a laborer or in any construction craft as a helper.
• Basic knowledge of the substation field of work.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Must have all necessary tools.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements.

Nice-to-haves

• NCCER Construction Craft Laborer certification.
• NCCER Core Curriculum or equivalent Craft Training Program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care benefits including medical, dental and vision insurances.
• Life insurance.
• Robust wellness program.
• Paid vacation and holiday time after eligibility period.
• Company matched 401k plan.
• Vendor discounts.
• AD&D insurance.
• Pre-taxed accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• Identity theft and credit monitoring services.