Groundman - Underground (KUB) - Knoxville, TN

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Knoxville, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Groundman position is an entry point into the construction and maintenance of the power grid. The Groundman assists a team in building, repairing, and maintaining underground electrical distribution systems and reports to the Foreman. The role involves outdoor work in varying and sometimes inclement weather, as well as rigorous physical labor.

Requirements

• Availability to work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
• Ability to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Availability to work outages, storms, and emergencies, including an on-call rotation.
• Understanding of safety protocols, PPE use, insulated protective cover, and when PPE is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance, and repairs on underground distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
• Help install and repair underground facilities, conductors, and related hardware.
• Maintain excavation equipment, including backhoes, trenchers, excavators, and pulling equipment.
• Work outages, storms, and emergencies, including participation in an on-call rotation.
• Follow safety protocols, including proper 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 is required.

What This Job Offers

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