Groundman - Underground (PE)

Pike•Alexandria, AL

24d

About The Position

The Groundman assists a team with building, repairing, and maintaining underground electrical distribution systems. This is described as a first step toward a career in construction and maintenance of the nation's power grid. The position reports to the Foreman and involves outdoor work in varying and sometimes extreme weather conditions, rigorous physical labor, and work at construction job sites.

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.
Be able to talk, listen, use hand signals, stand, walk, handle objects, operate tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

Perform new construction, maintenance, and repair of 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 outdoors in varying conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
Be available for outages, storms, emergencies, and an on-call rotation.
Follow safety protocols, including PPE use and understanding insulated protective cover for isolating differences of potential.
Inspect rubber goods and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Understand when personal protective equipment must be worn.
Perform rigorous physical labor.