1077 - Groundman

Black & Veatch Family of Companies

11d

About The Position

The Groundman assists skilled substation craft workers with installing or repairing cables and wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. The role performs physical labor at construction sites, including site preparation, trench digging, excavation bracing, and cleanup. The Groundman uses hand and power tools for varied labor tasks, handles materials and cable, and supports journeymen with electrical installation and repair work according to plans and specifications. The position also involves safety participation, coordination with other crafts, training, and producing work that meets project and industry requirements. This is a safety-sensitive position in a typical construction-site environment. Work may take place in cramped or cluttered spaces, awkward positions, temperature extremes, inclement weather, varying lighting, and distracting or uncomfortable noise. Physical duties include lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds, repetitive movements, standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, climbing, and maintaining balance on steel frameworks, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds. Work may involve shifts of up to 12 hours.

Requirements

0–2 years of experience working as a laborer or in any construction craft as a helper.
Basic knowledge of substation work.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Must have all necessary tools as listed on the Laborer tool list.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include criminal/civil background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records searches.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
Ability to perform physical work, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing, maintaining balance, and working in varied and sometimes confined conditions.

Nice To Haves

NCCER Construction Craft Laborer, NCCER Core Curriculum, or equivalent craft training program.

Responsibilities

Assist skilled substation craft workers with installing or repairing cables and wires used in electrical power or distribution systems.
Use hand tools and power tools for tasks such as digging, spreading and leveling dirt and gravel, handling materials, pulling cable by hand from reels, and placing insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and joints.
Clean tools, equipment, materials, work areas, and construction sites; remove hazards, rubble, debris, and waste.
Perform routine construction tasks, including removing forms from set concrete, filling expansion joints, placing culvert sections, assembling dredge pipeline sections, and driving stakes.
Perform cleaning, compacting, grading, painting, sanding, and stripping operations as assigned.
Mix, pour, and spread concrete, asphalt, gravel, and other materials.
Participate in safety processes, pre-job planning, safety discussions, and safety training; identify and mitigate hazards, report accidents and near misses, and use stop-work authority when needed.
Follow safety rules and respond appropriately to hazards and warning devices.
Communicate effectively with co-workers, listen to and address suggestions and safety concerns, and coordinate work with other crafts and co-workers.
Participate in on-the-job training and mentoring opportunities.
Produce quality work that meets plans, specifications, and industry standards.
Learn to read and understand plans and specifications, including one-line diagrams, cable and conduit schedules, ladder diagrams, P&IDs, and loop diagrams.
Assist journeymen with planning, layout, installation, and repair of wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment; learn to perform layout independently.
Observe installed equipment or systems for hazards and adjustment, relocation, or replacement needs; report hazards and other issues to supervision.
Inspect field conditions, identify problems, inaccuracies, and potential cost-saving measures, and take corrective actions as needed.
When certified to operate equipment, operate and maintain it correctly, keep it in good working order, and complete daily equipment inspections.
Perform other job-related duties as requested by the supervisor.