Groundman SCD NERC

Delmarva Power • Centreville, MD

2d

About The Position

Under close or direct supervision, the Groundman performs manual work as part of a line crew, including handling materials, tools, and tackle on the ground and digging and filling holes. The role also involves training to qualify for an Apprentice Lineman position. The Groundman may be assigned other work of equal or lesser skill within their capabilities to address emergencies or other operating needs.

This is a NERC-regulated position. The incumbent will undergo a background check every seven years and must complete annual NERC compliance training. The position requires working in varied conditions and schedules, including outdoors in all weather, at heights, near energized electrical equipment, and during overtime, weekends, holidays, emergencies, or standby as needed.

Requirements

• Must accept a Lineperson Apprenticeship vacancy to qualify for advancement to Journeyperson Lineperson.
• If 21 or older, must possess an interstate Class A CDL and medical card, or be able to obtain them within six months of hire; if 19 or 20, must possess an intrastate Class A CDL and medical card, or be able to obtain them within six months of hire.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must pass qualification tests, including written tests and an outdoor Physical Abilities Test involving continuous physically demanding tasks, pole climbing, and working with and wearing heavy equipment.
• Must live within a reasonable distance of the assigned District Office.
• Must pass a Criminal History Background Check and medical screening, including a drug test.
• Ability and willingness to apply resuscitation and render practical first aid.
• Ability and willingness to perform a second role under Pepco Holdings Emergency Preparedness Guidelines.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, varying shifts and schedules, holidays, weekends, emergencies, or standby as needed.
• Ability and willingness to work in varied environments, including outdoors in all weather, at extreme heights, around energized electrical equipment, in confined spaces or enclosed vessels, underground, and in noisy and dirty environments while using required PPE and heavy equipment.
• Ability and willingness to travel to Company locations and work sites.
• Ability and willingness to comply with U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, including age, physical certification, and substance abuse testing requirements.
• Ability and willingness to perform physically challenging tasks for extended periods, including lifting up to 50 pounds; climbing poles, ladders, and scaffolding; excavating trenches; bending, twisting, kneeling, crawling, pulling, pushing, standing, walking, and squatting while wearing required PPE.
• Ability and willingness to operate aerial lifts.
• Ability and willingness to work on or around hazardous equipment or materials, including heavy equipment, and energized electrical equipment.
• Ability and willingness to wear and use required safety equipment, such as ear plugs, helmets, steel-toed dielectric boots, rubber gloves and sleeves, hard hats, and fire-retardant clothing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience climbing poles.
• Experience operating aerial lifts.
• Experience using hand, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic tools to perform manual work.
• Experience operating vehicles that do not require a Commercial Driver's License and material handling equipment.
• Experience handling, using, and preparing materials, equipment, and electric tackle, including lines and rigging.
• Experience assisting with placement of de-energized overhead and underground lines and equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical fundamentals related to construction, maintenance, and operation of the transmission and distribution system.

Responsibilities

• Handle materials, tools, and tackle on the ground.
• Dig and fill holes.
• Take training to qualify for an Apprentice Lineman position.
• Perform other related or incidental work of equal or lesser skill within the individual's capabilities to meet emergencies or other operating needs.
• Complete annual NERC compliance training.

Benefits

• Hourly rate of $29.48, paid in accordance with the candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, or collective bargaining agreement.
• Annual bonus of 4% for eligible positions.
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave, and bonding/primary caregiver or parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and mental and emotional support resources.
• Wellbeing programs, including tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fitness reimbursement.
• Referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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