Groundman - Transmission (AEP)
About The Position
The Groundman is your first step to a rewarding career in the construction and maintenance of our nation's Power Grid. You will report to the Foreman. This role involves performing new construction, maintaining and repairing de-energized powerlines while putting safety first. You will help install and repair overhead transmission lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware. The job requires performing rigorous physical labor and regularly lifting heavy tools and equipment. You will also maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order. The role involves working outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather. Availability for outages, storms, emergencies, including on-call rotation, is required. You will also inspect rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow all safety protocols, understanding when to wear PPE.
Requirements
- Valid Driver's License and ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 60 days.
- Willingness 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 different 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 de‑energized powerlines while putting safety first.
- Help install and repair overhead transmission lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
- Perform rigorous physical labor and regularly lift heavy tools and equipment.
- Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good work 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.
- Inspect rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Follow all safety protocols and understand when to wear Personal Protective Equipment.
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
