Groundman - Overhead (AP)

Pike•Mobile, AL

16h

About The Position

The Groundman position is an entry point to a career in the construction and maintenance of the nation's power grid. The employee assists a team in building, repairing, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems and reports to the Foreman. The role involves outdoor work in varying and sometimes extreme weather, rigorous physical labor, and following safety procedures, including the use and inspection of personal protective equipment. The employee must be available for outage, storm, emergency, and on-call work, as well as travel to extended and out-of-state job assignments.

Requirements

Hold a valid driver's license and be able to obtain a CDL within 60 days.
Be willing to travel long distances on short notice.
Be able to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Be able to work for extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
Be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Responsibilities

Perform new construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
Help install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
Follow safety protocols, including PPE use and understanding insulated protective cover used to isolate differences of potential.
Inspect rubber goods and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Understand when to wear personal protective equipment.
Perform rigorous physical labor.