Groundman - Overhead (Talquin Electric)
About The Position
The Groundman position is your first step to a rewarding career in the construction and maintenance of our nation's Power Grid. You will assist your team in building, repairing, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems. You will report to the Foreman. Essential Functions Perform new construction, maintain and repair overhead distribution systems while putting safety first. Help install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware. Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order. Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather. Available to work outages, storms, emergencies including on call rotation. Follow all safety protocols including PPE use and a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential. Inspect rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Understanding of when to wear personal protective equipment. Will perform rigorous physical labor.
Requirements
- Valid Driver's License and able to obtain a CDL within 60 days.
- Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
- Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Work for extended periods at job locations, including out‑of‑state assignments.
- Willing to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
Responsibilities
- Perform new construction, maintain and repair overhead distribution systems while putting safety first.
- Help install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
- Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
- Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
- Available to work outages, storms, emergencies including on call rotation.
- Follow all safety protocols including PPE use and a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
- Inspect rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Understanding of when to wear personal protective equipment.
- Will perform rigorous physical labor.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- HSA, dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
