Groundworker

Fayetteville Public Works Commission•Fayetteville, NC

3d•$21 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Fayetteville Public Works Commission is seeking a reliable and safety‑focused individual to join our Electric Construction and Maintenance Department Boring Team as a Groundworker. This role supports construction and maintenance activities for underground and overhead electric distribution systems and plays a key part in maintaining safe, efficient field operations. This position is ideal for candidates with construction experience who enjoy hands‑on, outdoor work and supporting skilled utility crews. Key Responsibilities Support electric construction crews with daily field activities and job site preparation. Load and unload equipment, materials, and tools on and off work vehicles. Prepare and supply crews with necessary tools, materials, and equipment. Clean and maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment used by the crew. Operate ground‑level equipment for hole digging, setting poles, placing anchors, grounding facilities, and stringing wire. Perform debris removal, tree grinding, and general site cleanup. Assist during emergency response events, outages, and call-back situations. Work extended hours and participate in frequent on-call, emergency standby, and call-back rotations as required. What You’ll Bring Working knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures. Experience or familiarity with tools, equipment, and materials used in electric line construction and maintenance. Basic understanding of electrical principles and functions. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately. Ability to respond quickly and efficiently in emergency situations. Clear communication skills, including accurate radio communication. Ability to work effectively with coworkers, contractors, and the public. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma required One (1) year of construction experience preferred Special Requirements Must possess/maintain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License. Must obtain and maintain a North Carolina Class A CDL within six (6) months of employment Physical Requirements Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including physically demanding outdoor work. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and become part of a team that supports reliable electric service for the Fayetteville community. EMPLOYER’S RIGHTS: This job description is general and illustrative of the kind of duties required of this position. It is not exhaustive and does not contain a detailed description of all the duties that may be assigned to the incumbent occupying this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. PWC does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position works four (4) -10 hour shifts, Monday-Thursday. GRADE 405 $20.95-$27.59/hourly #FPWCSJ

Requirements

Working knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
Experience or familiarity with tools, equipment, and materials used in electric line construction and maintenance.
Basic understanding of electrical principles and functions.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
Ability to respond quickly and efficiently in emergency situations.
Clear communication skills, including accurate radio communication.
Ability to work effectively with coworkers, contractors, and the public.
High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma required
Must possess/maintain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
Must obtain and maintain a North Carolina Class A CDL within six (6) months of employment
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including physically demanding outdoor work.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of construction experience preferred

Responsibilities

Support electric construction crews with daily field activities and job site preparation.
Load and unload equipment, materials, and tools on and off work vehicles.
Prepare and supply crews with necessary tools, materials, and equipment.
Clean and maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment used by the crew.
Operate ground‑level equipment for hole digging, setting poles, placing anchors, grounding facilities, and stringing wire.
Perform debris removal, tree grinding, and general site cleanup.
Assist during emergency response events, outages, and call-back situations.
Work extended hours and participate in frequent on-call, emergency standby, and call-back rotations as required.

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