Groundman - Overhead (Cobb EMC)

Pike•Marietta, GA

About The Position

The Groundman assists a team in constructing, repairing, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems, with safety as the priority. The role performs rigorous physical labor and involves outdoor work in varied and extreme weather conditions. The Groundman reports to the Foreman. The position may require travel, extended assignments at job locations including out of state, and availability for outages, storms, emergencies, on-call rotation, overtime, weekends, holidays, and work outside normal business hours.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Able to obtain a CDL within 60 days.
Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
Able to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Able to work for extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
Willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
Able to communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.
Able to stand, walk, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

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 use of PPE and insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
Inspect rubber goods and personal protective equipment.
Understand when personal protective equipment must be worn.
Perform rigorous physical labor.