Distribution Groundman - Orange Region

Southern California Edison • Santa Ana, CA

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About The Position

At Southern California Edison (SCE), the Distribution Groundman supports construction, inspection, maintenance, and restoration of overhead and underground electric distribution systems. The role assists line crews with line construction and maintenance, operates trucks and power equipment, and performs manual labor. It contributes to SCE's efforts to provide safe, reliable electricity and cleaner energy.

Requirements

• Experience or training with basic construction activities.
• Valid Class A motor vehicle operator's license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electrical tools, materials, and methods used in overhead and underground line construction and maintenance.
• Experience as a Groundman working on overhead and underground construction.
• Certificate of completion from an SCE-accredited training program with a Pole Climbing Endorsement, such as East LA Skills Center, LA Trade Tech, Northwest Lineman's College, Electrical Lineman Apprentice, Electrical Line Worker, or Electrical Utility Program.
• Experience performing heavy manual labor.
• CPR certification from the Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist linemen with gaining poles, framing cross-arms, assembling guys, and splicing wire.
• Load and unload materials.
• Raise materials and tools onto poles or towers using a handline.
• Dismantle material removed from lines and place it on trucks.
• Dig holes for poles and anchors.
• Drive ground rods and pull wires and guys to tension.
• Attend winches while handling heavy materials and attend reels while stringing wire.
• Make and maintain trails, fell trees, and hoe weeds around poles and towers.
• Learn tools, materials, and methods used in line construction and maintenance.
• Operate trucks and power equipment used in overhead and underground line construction.
• Maintain a safety-focused attitude and choose safe practices.
• Perform other miscellaneous manual labor functions as advised.
• Protect company physical, financial, and cybersecurity assets, and properly access and manage private customer data and other sensitive information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed