Groundman SCD NERC - Centreville, MD

VetJobs • Centreville, MD

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Under close or direct supervision, the Groundman performs manual work in a line crew, including handling materials, tools, and tackles on the ground and digging and filling holes. The role includes related work of similar grade and other work within the individual's capabilities as needed for emergencies or operating requirements. The Groundman takes training to qualify for Apprentice Lineman and must accept a Lineperson Apprenticeship vacancy to qualify for advancement to Journeyperson Lineperson.

This is a NERC-regulated position. The incumbent is subject to a background check every seven years and must complete annual NERC compliance training. The position is based on-site in Centreville, Maryland, and requires work in varied environments and conditions, including outdoor work in all weather, heights, energized electrical equipment, confined spaces, underground locations, and noisy or dirty settings.

Requirements

• Must accept a Lineperson Apprenticeship vacancy to qualify for advancement to Journeyperson Lineperson.
• If age 21 or older, possess an interstate Class A CDL and medical card, or be able to obtain both within six months of hire; if age 19 or 20, possess an intrastate Class A CDL and medical card, or be able to obtain both within six months of hire.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Successfully pass qualification tests, including paper-and-pencil tests and an outdoor Physical Abilities Test involving physically demanding tasks throughout the day, including climbing poles and working with and wearing heavy equipment.
• Live within a reasonable distance from the assigned District Office.
• Successfully pass a Criminal History Background Check and medical screening, including a drug test.
• Be able and willing to apply resuscitation and render practical first aid.
• Be able and willing to work overtime, varying shifts and schedules, holidays, weekends, emergencies, or standby as needed.
• Be able and willing to work in varied environments, including outdoors in all weather conditions, at extreme heights, on or around energized electrical equipment, in confined spaces or enclosed vessels, underground, and in noisy and dirty environments, using proper PPE and other heavy equipment.
• Be able and willing to travel to various Company locations and work sites.
• Be able and willing to comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, including physical certification and substance-abuse testing.
• Be able and willing to perform physically challenging tasks for extended periods, including lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing poles, ladders and scaffolding, excavating trenches, bending, twisting, kneeling, crawling, pulling, pushing, standing, walking, and squatting while wearing required PPE.
• Be able and willing to operate aerial lifts.
• Be able and willing to work on or around hazardous equipment or materials and energized electrical equipment.
• Be able and willing to wear and use required safety equipment, such as ear plugs, helmets, steel-toed dielectric boots, rubber gloves and sleeves, hard hats, and fire-retardant clothing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience demonstrating skill climbing poles.
• Experience demonstrating skill operating aerial lifts.
• Experience demonstrating skill using hand, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic tools to perform manual work functions.
• Experience demonstrating skill operating non-CDL vehicles and material-handling equipment.
• Experience demonstrating skill handling, using, and preparing materials, equipment, and electric tackle, including lines and rigging.
• Experience demonstrating skill assisting in the placement of de-energized overhead and underground lines and equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical fundamentals related to construction, maintenance, and operation of the transmission and distribution system.

Responsibilities

• Handle materials, tools, and tackles on the ground.
• Dig and fill holes.
• Take training to qualify for Apprentice Lineman.
• Perform other related and incidental work, including work of equal or lesser skill within individual capabilities, to meet emergencies or other operating needs.
• Work a second role in accordance with Pepco Holdings Emergency Preparedness Guidelines when required.

Benefits

• Hourly pay of $29.48, with rates determined in accordance with the candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, or collective bargaining agreement.
• Annual bonus of 4% for eligible positions.
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave, and bonding/primary caregiver or parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support.
• Wellbeing programs, including tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fitness reimbursement.
• Referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed