Groundman - Underground (Duke)

Pike • Orlando, FL

4d

About The Position

The Groundman is an entry point to a career in the construction and maintenance of the nation’s power grid. The role assists a team in building, repairing, and maintaining underground electrical distribution systems and reports to the Foreman.

The position involves outdoor work at construction sites in varied and sometimes extreme weather, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and storms. It includes physical labor, maintaining excavation equipment, following safety procedures, inspecting protective equipment, and responding to outages and emergencies. Travel may be required, including long-distance travel on short notice and extended assignments at out-of-state job locations.

Requirements

• Have a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain a CDL within 60 days.
• Be willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Be able to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to work for extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance, and repairs on underground distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
• Assist with installing and repairing underground facilities, conductors, and related hardware.
• Maintain excavation equipment, including backhoes, trenchers, excavators, and pulling equipment.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
• Be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotation.
• Follow safety protocols, including PPE use and understanding insulated protective cover used to isolate differences of potential.
• Inspect rubber goods and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Understand when personal protective equipment must be worn.
• Perform rigorous physical labor.
• Communicate by talking, listening, and using hand signals; stand, walk, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

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 and short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family and medical leave.

What This Job Offers

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