Groundman - Overhead (Jackson EMC)

Pike • Jefferson, GA

5d

About The Position

The Groundman is an entry-level role supporting the construction, repair, and maintenance of overhead electrical distribution systems. The position assists the crew with overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware, while following safety protocols and maintaining company vehicles, equipment, and tools. The Groundman reports to the Foreman.

Work is performed outdoors at construction sites and may involve extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, storms, loud noise, fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The role includes rigorous physical labor, travel to distant and out-of-state job locations, and availability for emergency callouts and on-call rotations.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Able to obtain a 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.
• Willingness to work extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, handling objects, operating tools or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Understanding of when to wear personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance, and repairs on overhead distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
• Help install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• 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 (PPE).
• Work outdoors in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions.
• Be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotation.
• Perform rigorous physical labor.
• Communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.
• Travel long distances on short notice and work extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 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