Overhead Crew - Groundman

Sumter Utilities • Laurens, SC

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About The Position

Sumter Utilities, Inc. (a Quanta Services company) seeks entire Overhead Crews (Foreman/A Lineman/B Lineman/C Lineman/Operator/Groundman). Successful candidates will possess existing experience working together as a construction crew Preference may also be given to candidates who are able to bring along additional qualified candidates to form entire work crews. SAFETY IS A CORE VALUE FOR OUR COMPANY so substantial weight will be given in the selection process to candidates demonstrating their shared commitment to safe operations. We offer competitive wages, paid vacation and holidays, a full benefit package including Health, Dental, Vision, Optional Critical Care Insurance, LifeLock Identity Protection and both Company Paid & Supplemental Life Insurance as well. Benefits are available the 1st day of the next month following hire date. We also offer a 401k Retirement Savings Plan with a substantial company match. After 6 months of employment, employees are eligible to apply for entry into SUI's DOL Certified 4-Year Apprenticeship Program. (Must have a HS Diploma or equivalent and CDL.) 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. Sumter Utilities Inc. is an Equal Opportunity - Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace Employer NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Requirements

• All Classifications can apply to this job posting.
• All Classifications requirements 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.
• The employee is required to sit; frequently climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or maneuver up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or maneuver up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Work is primarily performed outdoors so physical exposure to often extreme weather conditions, animals and insects and other outdoor hazards is unavoidable and required.

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.

Benefits

• competitive wages
• paid vacation and holidays
• a full benefit package including Health, Dental, Vision, Optional Critical Care Insurance, LifeLock Identity Protection and both Company Paid & Supplemental Life Insurance as well.
• Benefits are available the 1st day of the next month following hire date.
• a 401k Retirement Savings Plan with a substantial company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees