Groundman - Underground - High Point, NC

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•High Point, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Groundman is an entry point to a career in the construction and maintenance of the power grid. The role assists a team in building, repairing, and maintaining underground electrical distribution systems, with safety as a priority. The position reports to the Foreman and requires outdoor work in variable and sometimes extreme weather, as well as rigorous physical labor. Work may involve outages, storms, emergencies, on-call rotation, travel, and assignments outside normal business hours.

Requirements

Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a 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 and 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 communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals.
Ability to stand, walk, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

Build, maintain, and repair underground electrical distribution systems.
Help install and repair underground facilities, conductors, and related hardware.
Maintain excavation equipment, including backhoes, trenchers, excavators, and pulling equipment.
Follow safety protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment and insulated protective cover.
Inspect rubber goods and personal protective equipment, and understand when PPE must be worn.
Work outdoors in varying conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and storms.
Respond to outages, storms, and emergencies, including participation in an on-call rotation.