Groundman - Underground (Duke) - Clearwater, FL

VetJobs•Clearwater, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Groundman position is an entry point into construction and maintenance of the power grid. The Groundman assists a team in building, repairing, and maintaining underground electrical distribution systems and reports to the Foreman. The role performs physical work outdoors at construction sites in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions, and may involve extended assignments away from home.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Able to obtain a CDL within 60 days.
Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
Able to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Able to work for extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
Willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
Able to communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.
Able to stand, walk, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

Perform new construction, maintenance, and repair of underground distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
Help install and repair underground facilities, conductors, and related hardware.
Maintain excavation equipment, including backhoes, trenchers, excavators, and pulling equipment.
Work outdoors in extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and other inclement weather.
Be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotation.
Follow safety protocols, including proper PPE use and understanding insulated protective cover used to isolate differences of potential.
Inspect rubber goods and personal protective equipment.
Understand when personal protective equipment must be worn.
Perform rigorous physical labor.