Groundman - Overhead (Oncor 1500)

Pike • Temple, TX

3d

About The Position

The Groundman assists a team in building, repairing, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems as an entry point to a career in power-grid construction and maintenance. The position reports to the Foreman and prioritizes safety while supporting overhead line work, maintaining vehicles and equipment, and performing physical labor outdoors in changing and sometimes extreme weather conditions. The Groundman must be available for outages, storms, emergencies, on-call rotation, travel, and work outside normal business hours.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Able 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 to work for extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance, and repairs on overhead distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
• Assist with installing and repairing overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Follow safety protocols, including using PPE and understanding insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
• Inspect rubber goods and personal protective equipment (PPE), and understand when PPE must be worn.
• Perform rigorous physical labor.
• 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.

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