Groundman - Transmission (Oncor)

Pike • Odessa, TX

3d

About The Position

The Groundman is an entry point to a career in the construction and maintenance of the nation’s power grid and reports to the Foreman. The role supports construction, maintenance, and repair of de-energized powerlines, with safety as a priority. Work includes assisting with overhead transmission lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware; maintaining company vehicles, equipment, and tools; inspecting rubber goods and personal protective equipment (PPE); and following safety protocols. The position involves rigorous physical labor, outdoor work in varied and sometimes extreme weather, and travel to different job locations, including out-of-state assignments. The Groundman must be available for outages, storms, emergencies, on-call rotation, and work outside normal business hours.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (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 different job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
• Ability to talk, listen, and use hand signals to communicate.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently; use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance, and repair of de-energized powerlines while prioritizing safety.
• Help install and repair overhead transmission lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
• Perform physical labor and regularly lift heavy tools and equipment.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
• Be available to work outages, storms, emergencies, and on-call rotation.
• Inspect rubber goods and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follow safety protocols and understand when to wear PPE.

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
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Family and medical leave

What This Job Offers

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