Groundman - Transmission

Pike • Delray Beach, FL

56d

About The Position

The Groundman is an entry point into a career in the construction and maintenance of the nation's power grid. Reporting to the Foreman, the role supports construction, maintenance, and repair of de-energized powerlines, with safety as a priority. Work includes helping install and repair overhead transmission lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware. The position involves strenuous physical labor, outdoor work in varying and often extreme weather, and maintaining company vehicles, equipment, and tools. Groundmen must be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotation, and must follow safety protocols and inspect rubber goods and personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 60 days.
• Willingness to travel long distances on short notice.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work for extended periods at different job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
• Ability to talk, listen, and use hand signals to communicate.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance, and repair of de-energized powerlines while prioritizing safety.
• Help install and repair overhead transmission lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
• Perform physical labor and regularly lift heavy tools and equipment.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Inspect rubber goods and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follow safety protocols and understand when to wear PPE.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
• Be available to work outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (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

What This Job Offers

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