Overhead Crew - Groundman

Sumter Utilities • Laurens, SC

30d • Onsite

About The Position

Sumter Utilities, Inc. (a Quanta Services company) is seeking to hire an entire Overhead Crew, including a Groundman. This role involves performing various manual tasks in the construction and maintenance of overhead power lines. The company emphasizes safety as a core value and seeks candidates who share this commitment. Successful candidates will possess existing experience working together as a construction crew, and preference may be given to those who can bring additional qualified candidates to form entire work crews. The company offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and a 401k retirement savings plan with a company match. Employees are also eligible to apply for a DOL Certified Apprenticeship Program after six months of employment.

Requirements

• Able to comprehend, interpret and follow direction from Crew Foreman and senior crew members.
• Able to comprehend and apply training in Safety, First Aid and job/task specific topics.
• Able and willing to perform rigorous physical labor in outdoor weather conditions.
• Demonstrate a professional appearance & attitude in dealings with co-workers, customers, subcontractors and the general public.
• Assemble materials on the ground and hoist them into the work area using handlines and other safe methods.
• Assist other crew members digging/filling pole holes and trenches using a shovel.
• Flag traffic and set up job sites as directed.
• Maintain organization of tools and materials on work vehicles.
• Perform set up, clean up and organizing of job sites.
• Able/willing to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Able/willing to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able/willing to work Overtime, when required.
• Have total commitment to safety and compliance.
• Possession of a valid Class A CDL is HIGHLY PREFERRED. Those hired without a CDL may be required to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• High School Diploma or Equivalency (required for apprenticeship program entry).

Nice To Haves

• Existing experience working together as a construction crew.
• Ability to bring along additional qualified candidates to form entire work crews.
• Training in the operation of vehicles, light equipment and tools may be provided based on demonstrated aptitude and work availability.

Responsibilities

• Performs various manual tasks in the construction & maintenance of overhead power lines.
• Able to comprehend, interpret and follow direction from Crew Foreman and senior crew members.
• Able to comprehend and apply training in Safety, First Aid and job/task specific topics.
• Able and willing to perform rigorous physical labor in outdoor weather conditions.
• Demonstrate a professional appearance & attitude in dealings with co-workers, customers, subcontractors and the general public.
• Assemble materials on the ground and hoist them into the work area using handlines and other safe methods.
• Assist other crew members digging/filling pole holes and trenches using a shovel.
• Flag traffic and set up job sites as directed.
• Maintain organization of tools and materials on work vehicles.
• Perform set up, clean up and organizing of job sites.
• When aptitude is demonstrated and work allows, may receive training in the operation of vehicles, light equipment and tools.
• Able/willing to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Able/willing to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able/willing to work Overtime, when required.
• Have total commitment to safety and compliance.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Full benefit package including Health, Dental, Vision
• Optional Critical Care Insurance
• LifeLock Identity Protection
• Company Paid & Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with a substantial company match
• DOL Certified 4-Year Apprenticeship Program eligibility after 6 months (requires HS Diploma or equivalent and CDL)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED