Groundman - Underground (PE)
About The Position
The Groundman position is an entry point into careers in construction and maintenance of the nation’s power grid. The role assists a team with building, repairing, and maintaining underground electrical distribution systems and reports to the Foreman. Work includes installing and repairing underground facilities, conductors, and related hardware; maintaining excavation and pulling equipment; following safety protocols and inspecting protective equipment; and performing rigorous physical labor. The position requires outdoor work in varied and sometimes extreme weather, travel to extended job assignments, and availability for outages, storms, emergencies, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- Possess 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.
- Be able to talk, listen, use hand signals, stand, walk, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
Responsibilities
- Construct, maintain, and repair underground distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
- Assist with installing and repairing underground facilities, conductors, and related hardware.
- Maintain excavation equipment, including backhoes, trenchers, excavators, and pulling equipment.
- Follow safety protocols, use PPE, and understand insulated protective cover used to isolate differences of potential.
- Inspect rubber goods and personal protective equipment and understand when PPE must be worn.
- Perform rigorous physical labor.
- Work outdoors in varying conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and storms.
- Be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotation.
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
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 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
