Groundman SCD NERC

Delmarva Power • Millsboro, DE

2d

About The Position

Under close or direct supervision, the Groundman performs manual work as part of a line crew, handling materials, tools, and tackles on the ground and digging and filling holes. The position also involves training to qualify for an Apprentice Lineman role. 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.

Requirements

• Must accept a Lineperson Apprenticeship vacancy to qualify for advancement to Journeyperson Lineperson.
• If age 21 or older, must possess an interstate Class A CDL and medical card, or be able to obtain both within six months of hire. If age 19 or 20, must possess an intrastate Class A CDL and medical card, or be able to obtain both within six months of hire.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must pass qualification tests, including paper-and-pencil tests and an outdoor Physical Abilities Test involving continuous physically demanding tasks, including climbing poles 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 a Medical Screening, including a Drug Test.
• Ability and willingness to apply resuscitation and provide practical first aid.
• Ability and willingness to perform a second role under Pepco Holdings Emergency Preparedness Guidelines for employees.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, varying shifts and schedules, holidays, weekends, during emergencies, or standby as needed.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions; at extreme heights; on or around energized electrical equipment; in confined spaces or enclosed vessels; underground; and in noisy and dirty environments, 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 and energized electrical equipment.
• Ability and willingness to wear and use safety equipment required by Federal, State, Local, and Company regulations, including ear plugs, helmets, steel-toed dielectric boots, rubber gloves and sleeves, hard hats, and fire-retardant clothing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience demonstrating skill climbing poles.
• Experience demonstrating skill operating aerial lifts.
• Experience using hand, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic tools to perform manual work functions.
• Experience operating non-CDL vehicles and material handling equipment.
• Experience handling, using, and preparing materials, equipment, and electric tackle, including lines and rigging.
• Experience assisting in the placement of de-energized overhead and underground lines and equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical fundamentals related to construction, maintenance, and operation of transmission and distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Handle materials, tools, and tackles on the ground.
• Dig and fill holes.
• Take training to qualify for Apprentice Lineman.
• Perform other related work of equal or lesser skill, within individual capabilities, as needed for emergencies or other operating needs.
• Complete annual NERC compliance training.

Benefits

• Hourly pay of $29.48, with rates based on 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, bonding/primary caregiver leave, or parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support.
• 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