Groundman

Sumter Utilities•Nantahala, NC

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Sumter Utilities, Inc. (a Quanta Services company) seeks multiple Overhead Crews, including Foreman, A Lineman, B Lineman, C Lineman, Operator, and Groundman. Successful candidates will ideally have existing experience working together as a construction crew. Preference may be given to candidates who can bring additional qualified individuals to form entire work crews. Safety is a core value, and a strong commitment to safe operations will be heavily weighted in the selection process. The company offers competitive wages, paid vacation and holidays, a comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Optional Critical Care Insurance, LifeLock Identity Protection, and both Company Paid & Supplemental Life Insurance. Benefits are effective the first day of the month following the hire date. A 401k Retirement Savings Plan with a substantial company match is also available. After six months of employment, employees are eligible to apply for the DOL Certified 4-Year Apprenticeship Program, which requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a CDL. A valid Class A CDL is highly preferred, and those hired without one may be required to obtain it within 90 days. Sumter Utilities Inc. is an Equal Opportunity - Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace Employer. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees may perform other related duties as requested.

Requirements

Existing experience working together as a construction crew.
Substantial commitment to safe operations.
Possess High School Diploma or Equivalency (required for Apprenticeship Program).
Valid Class A CDL is HIGHLY PREFERRED (may be required within 90 days of employment if not possessed at hire).
Able/willing to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
Able/willing to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
Able/willing to work Overtime, when required.
Total commitment to safety and compliance.
Foreman: Experience with digger derricks, bucket trucks, trenchers, and groundwork with utility crews is required.
Foreman: Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints and scopes of work.
Foreman: Able to coordinate & collaborate effectively with multiple levels within company.
Foreman: Must be able to communicate effectively, demonstrate & encourage teamwork skills and able to understand, comprehend, and follow directions in the workplace.
Foreman: Must have a quality work ethic and be committed to optimal Customer Service.
A Lineman: Able to perform rigorous physical labor as required. Including but not limited to climbing, rigging, lifting, rescue operations, etc.
A Lineman: Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
A Lineman: Proficient in all aspects of energized line work.
A Lineman: Proficient in understanding and reading blueprints.
A Lineman: Able to properly sag wire.
A Lineman: Capable of leading crew in assembly and erection of structures to all heights, in absence of Crew Foreman or with minimal supervision.
A Lineman: Understands dead ending and sagging operations for all conductors.
A Lineman: Capable of executing hot line work on conductor systems.
A Lineman: Proficient at operation of Bucket Truck, Digger Derrick, Backhoe, other.
A Lineman: Proficient in Pole/Tower Climbing.
A Lineman: Proficient in all aspects of heavy lifting and rigging.
A Lineman: Must be familiar with induced voltage.
A Lineman: Understands grounding procedures.
A Lineman: Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
A Lineman: Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
A Lineman: Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
A Lineman: Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
A Lineman: Understands proper use of phasing sticks.
A Lineman: Able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
A Lineman: Able/willing to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate.
A Lineman: Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.
A Lineman: Understands how to obtain a "one shot" on a recloser.
A Lineman: Understands minimum approach distance.
A Lineman: Understands flag and tag procedures.
A Lineman: Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.
A Lineman: Must be able to effectively lead a Job Task Safety Analysis meeting or tailgate briefing.
A Lineman: Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
A Lineman: Possess knowledge to properly inspect rubber goods, cover and PPE.
B Lineman: Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized conductors.
B Lineman: Capable setting poles and anchors according to safety policies and specifications.
B Lineman: Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
B Lineman: Capable of learning distribution voltages on a circuit.
B Lineman: Must be familiar with induced voltage.
B Lineman: Capable of learning to understand and read blueprints.
B Lineman: Capable of assisting with inspecting and recognizing structural problems.
B Lineman: Able to work productively from an aerial device.
B Lineman: Capable of assisting in troubleshooting.
B Lineman: Able/willing to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate.
B Lineman: Able to work alone on de-energized lines.
B Lineman: Capable of obtaining knowledge of wire stringing techniques.
B Lineman: Capable of learning and understanding how to sag wire from structure or bucket.
B Lineman: Able to assist with assembly and erect poles to all heights.
B Lineman: Able to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures.
B Lineman: Able to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
B Lineman: Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
B Lineman: Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
B Lineman: Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
B Lineman: Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods, covers and PPE.
B Lineman: Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
B Lineman: Understands how to tie various lineman knots.
B Lineman: Capable of making up and using a hand line.
B Lineman: Understands grounding procedures.
B Lineman: Understands principles of proper equipment set-up.
B Lineman: Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.
B Lineman: Understands minimum approach distance.
B Lineman: Understands flag and tag procedures.
B Lineman: Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.
C Lineman: Be willing/able to maintain active enrollment in SUI apprenticeship program (high school diploma or equivalent is required for program enrollment).
C Lineman: Capable setting poles and anchors according to safety policies and specifications.
C Lineman: Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
C Lineman: Capable of learning distribution voltages on a circuit.
C Lineman: Must be familiar with induced voltage.
C Lineman: Capable of learning to understand and read blueprints.
C Lineman: Capable of assisting with inspecting and recognizing structural problems.
C Lineman: Able to work productively from an aerial device.
C Lineman: Capable of assisting in troubleshooting.
C Lineman: Able/willing to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate.
C Lineman: Able to work alone on de-energized lines.
C Lineman: Capable of obtaining knowledge of wire stringing techniques.
C Lineman: Capable of learning and understanding how to sag wire from structure or bucket.
C Lineman: Able to assist with assembly and erect poles to all heights.
C Lineman: Able to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures.
C Lineman: Able to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
C Lineman: Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
C Lineman: Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
C Lineman: Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
C Lineman: Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods, covers and PPE.
C Lineman: Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
C Lineman: Understands how to tie various lineman knots.
C Lineman: Capable of making up and using a hand line.
C Lineman: Understands grounding procedures.
C Lineman: Understands principles of proper equipment set-up.
C Lineman: Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.
C Lineman: Understands minimum approach distance.
C Lineman: Understands flag and tag procedures.
C Lineman: Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.
Equipment Operator: Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead lines.
Equipment Operator: Possess professional demeanor and interact in positive way with fellow crew members, general public and customer representatives.
Equipment Operator: Possess basic knowledge of proper techniques for stringing overhead wire.
Equipment Operator: Possess working knowledge of proper techniques for setting poles and anchors.
Equipment Operator: Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
Equipment Operator: Able/willing to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate.
Equipment Operator: PROFICIENT in safe operation of heavy equipment such as line/bucket trucks, knuckle cranes, digger derricks, etc.
Equipment Operator: Possess basic knowledge of rigging principles.
Equipment Operator: Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
Equipment Operator: Capable of receiving and following directions.
Equipment Operator: Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in line work.
Equipment Operator: Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.
Equipment Operator: Understands the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding.
Equipment Operator: Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
Equipment Operator: Understands minimum approach distance.
Equipment Operator: Understands flag and tag procedures.
Equipment Operator: Capable of making up and using a hand line.
Equipment Operator: Possess knowledge to properly inspect rubber goods, cover and PPE.
Groundman: Able to comprehend, interpret and follow direction from Crew Foreman and senior crew members.
Groundman: Able to comprehend and apply training in Safety, First Aid and job/task specific topics.
Groundman: Able and willing to perform rigorous physical labor in outdoor weather conditions.
Groundman: Demonstrate a professional appearance & attitude in dealings with co-workers, customers, subcontractors and the general public.
Groundman: Assemble materials on the ground and hoist them into the work area using handlines and other safe methods.
Groundman: Assist other crew members digging/filling pole holes and trenches using a shovel.
Groundman: Flag traffic and set up job sites as directed.
Groundman: Maintain organization of tools and materials on work vehicles.
Groundman: Perform set up, clean up and organizing of job sites.

Nice To Haves

Candidates who are able to bring along additional qualified candidates to form entire work crews.
Foreman: Ability to work at heights up to and above 60 feet preferred.
C Lineman: High school diploma or equivalent is required for program enrollment.

Responsibilities

All Classifications can apply to this job posting.
Able/willing to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
Able/willing to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
Able/willing to work Overtime, when required.
Have total commitment to safety and compliance.
Foreman: Provide direct supervision & technical guidance to Linemen, Apprentices and Groundmen performing maintenance & construction on all electrical distribution and associated equipment projects.
Foreman: Responsible for coordinating essential personnel on-site for the project to include crew mobilization.
Foreman: Communicate, demonstrate and enforce safety requirements and best practices.
Foreman: Possess comfort level with using new technologies (mobile devices/apps) and/or show willingness to learn.
Foreman: Manage supplies, materials and equipment.
Foreman: Assist with planning, directing and budget activities concerned with the construction of a pole line and other electrical material and equipment used for distribution line construction projects.
Foreman: Read and interpret site plans, construction drawings, and scopes of work.
Foreman: Communicate directly with General Foremen, Superintendents, Construction Managers, Project Managers, Line Crews and other project personnel as required.
Foreman: Understand and follow detailed construction schedules.
Foreman: Possess High School Diploma or Equivalency.
Foreman: Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints and scopes of work.
Foreman: Able to coordinate & collaborate effectively with multiple levels within company...from fellow field professionals to back office support functions.
Foreman: Willing to travel and work away from home.
Foreman: Experience with digger derricks, bucket trucks, trenchers, and groundwork with utility crews is required.
Foreman: Ability to work at heights up to and above 60 feet preferred.
Foreman: Must be able to communicate effectively, demonstrate & encourage teamwork skills and able to understand, comprehend, and follow directions in the workplace.
Foreman: Must have a quality work ethic and be committed to optimal Customer Service.
A Lineman: Able to perform rigorous physical labor as required. Including but not limited to climbing, rigging, lifting, rescue operations, etc.
A Lineman: Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
A Lineman: Proficient in all aspects of energized line work.
A Lineman: Possess professional demeanor and interact in positive way with fellow crew members, general public and customer representatives.
A Lineman: Proficient in understanding and reading blueprints.
A Lineman: Able to properly sag wire.
A Lineman: Capable of leading crew in assembly and erection of structures to all heights, in absence of Crew Foreman or with minimal supervision.
A Lineman: Understands dead ending and sagging operations for all conductors.
A Lineman: Capable of executing hot line work on conductor systems.
A Lineman: Proficient at operation of Bucket Truck, Digger Derrick, Backhoe, other.
A Lineman: Proficient in Pole/Tower Climbing.
A Lineman: Proficient in all aspects of heavy lifting and rigging.
A Lineman: Must be familiar with induced voltage.
A Lineman: Understands grounding procedures.
A Lineman: Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
A Lineman: Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
A Lineman: Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
A Lineman: Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
A Lineman: Understands proper use of phasing sticks.
A Lineman: Able to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
A Lineman: Able/willing to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate.
A Lineman: Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.
A Lineman: Understands how to obtain a "one shot" on a recloser.
A Lineman: Understands minimum approach distance.
A Lineman: Understands flag and tag procedures.
A Lineman: Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.
A Lineman: Must be able to effectively lead a Job Task Safety Analysis meeting or tailgate briefing.
A Lineman: Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
A Lineman: Possess knowledge to properly inspect rubber goods, cover and PPE.
B Lineman: Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized conductors.
B Lineman: Capable setting poles and anchors according to safety policies and specifications.
B Lineman: Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
B Lineman: Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
B Lineman: Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
B Lineman: Capable of learning distribution voltages on a circuit.
B Lineman: Must be familiar with induced voltage.
B Lineman: Capable of learning to understand and read blueprints.
B Lineman: Capable of assisting with inspecting and recognizing structural problems.
B Lineman: Able to work productively from an aerial device.
B Lineman: Capable of assisting in troubleshooting.
B Lineman: Able/willing to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate.
B Lineman: Able to work alone on de-energized lines.
B Lineman: Capable of obtaining knowledge of wire stringing techniques.
B Lineman: Capable of learning and understanding how to sag wire from structure or bucket.
B Lineman: Able to assist with assembly and erect poles to all heights.
B Lineman: Able to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures.
B Lineman: Able to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
B Lineman: Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
B Lineman: Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
B Lineman: Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
B Lineman: Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods, covers and PPE.
B Lineman: Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
B Lineman: Understands how to tie various lineman knots.
B Lineman: Capable of making up and using a hand line.
B Lineman: Understands grounding procedures.
B Lineman: Understands principles of proper equipment set-up.
B Lineman: Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.
B Lineman: Understands minimum approach distance.
B Lineman: Understands flag and tag procedures.
B Lineman: Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.
C Lineman: Be willing/able to maintain active enrollment in SUI apprenticeship program (high school diploma or equivalent is required for program enrollment).
C Lineman: Capable setting poles and anchors according to safety policies and specifications.
C Lineman: Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
C Lineman: Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
C Lineman: Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
C Lineman: Capable of learning distribution voltages on a circuit.
C Lineman: Must be familiar with induced voltage.
C Lineman: Capable of learning to understand and read blueprints.
C Lineman: Capable of assisting with inspecting and recognizing structural problems.
C Lineman: Able to work productively from an aerial device.
C Lineman: Capable of assisting in troubleshooting.
C Lineman: Able/willing to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate.
C Lineman: Able to work alone on de-energized lines.
C Lineman: Capable of obtaining knowledge of wire stringing techniques.
C Lineman: Capable of learning and understanding how to sag wire from structure or bucket.
C Lineman: Able to assist with assembly and erect poles to all heights.
C Lineman: Able to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures.
C Lineman: Able to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
C Lineman: Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
C Lineman: Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
C Lineman: Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
C Lineman: Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods, covers and PPE.
C Lineman: Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
C Lineman: Understands how to tie various lineman knots.
C Lineman: Capable of making up and using a hand line.
C Lineman: Understands grounding procedures.
C Lineman: Understands principles of proper equipment set-up.
C Lineman: Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.
C Lineman: Understands minimum approach distance.
C Lineman: Understands flag and tag procedures.
C Lineman: Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.
Equipment Operator: Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead lines.
Equipment Operator: Possess professional demeanor and interact in positive way with fellow crew members, general public and customer representatives.
Equipment Operator: Possess basic knowledge of proper techniques for stringing overhead wire.
Equipment Operator: Possess working knowledge of proper techniques for setting poles and anchors.
Equipment Operator: Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
Equipment Operator: Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
Equipment Operator: Able/willing to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate.
Equipment Operator: PROFICIENT in safe operation of heavy equipment such as line/bucket trucks, knuckle cranes, digger derricks, etc.
Equipment Operator: Possess basic knowledge of rigging principles.
Equipment Operator: Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
Equipment Operator: Capable of receiving and following directions.
Equipment Operator: Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in line work.
Equipment Operator: Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.
Equipment Operator: Understands the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding.
Equipment Operator: Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
Equipment Operator: Understands minimum approach distance.
Equipment Operator: Understands flag and tag procedures.
Equipment Operator: Capable of making up and using a hand line.
Equipment Operator: Possess knowledge to properly inspect rubber goods, cover and PPE.
Groundman: Performs various manual tasks in the construction & maintenance of overhead power lines.
Groundman: Able to comprehend, interpret and follow direction from Crew Foreman and senior crew members.
Groundman: Able to comprehend and apply training in Safety, First Aid and job/task specific topics.
Groundman: Able and willing to perform rigorous physical labor in outdoor weather conditions.
Groundman: Demonstrate a professional appearance & attitude in dealings with co-workers, customers, subcontractors and the general public.
Groundman: Assemble materials on the ground and hoist them into the work area using handlines and other safe methods.
Groundman: Assist other crew members digging/filling pole holes and trenches using a shovel.
Groundman: Flag traffic and set up job sites as directed.
Groundman: Maintain organization of tools and materials on work vehicles.
Groundman: Perform set up, clean up and organizing of job sites.
Groundman: When aptitude is demonstrated and work allows, may receive training in the operation of vehicles, light equipment and tools.