Transmission Crews - All Positions (Foreman, A and B Lineman, Certified Crane Operator, HE Operator, Groundman)

Sumter Utilities•Entire State, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Sumter Utilities, Inc., a Quanta Services company, is seeking transmission crew members for work with Georgia Power and Georgia Transmission Corporation. The posting covers Foreman, A and B Lineman, Certified Crane Operator, HE Operator, and Groundman positions. Candidates should have experience working together as a construction crew. Safety is a core company value and will be given substantial weight in selection. The work involves maintaining and constructing electrical distribution systems and associated equipment, coordinating crews and project activity, and working outdoors in varied and sometimes extreme conditions. Employees must be willing to travel and work away from home, including traveling long distances on short notice, and may need to work additional hours. A valid Class A CDL is highly preferred; employees hired without one may be required to obtain it within 90 days. After six months of employment, employees may apply for the company's DOL Certified four-year Apprenticeship Program, provided they have a high school diploma or equivalent and a CDL. This is an equal opportunity, drug- and alcohol-free workplace.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience with digger derricks, bucket trucks, trenchers, and groundwork with utility crews.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and scopes of work.
Ability to communicate effectively, demonstrate and encourage teamwork, and understand and follow workplace directions.
Quality work ethic and commitment to customer service, safety, and compliance.
Willingness to travel and work away from home, travel long distances on short notice, and work additional hours when required.
A valid Class A CDL is highly preferred; those hired without a CDL may be required to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
Employees applying to the apprenticeship program after six months must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a CDL.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work at heights up to and above 60 feet.
Valid Class A CDL.

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision and technical guidance to linemen, apprentices, and groundmen performing maintenance and construction on electrical distribution and associated equipment projects.
Coordinate essential on-site personnel, including crew mobilization.
Communicate, demonstrate, and enforce safety requirements and best practices.
Manage supplies, materials, and equipment.
Assist with planning, directing, and budget activities for pole-line construction and other electrical distribution-line materials and equipment.
Read and interpret site plans, construction drawings, blueprints, and scopes of work.
Communicate with general foremen, superintendents, construction managers, project managers, line crews, and other project personnel as required.
Understand and follow detailed construction schedules.
Coordinate and collaborate effectively with field professionals and back-office support functions.
Demonstrate and encourage teamwork, communicate effectively, and follow workplace directions.
Provide quality work and support optimal customer service.
Travel and work away from home, including long-distance travel on short notice when required.
Work additional hours when required.
Maintain a commitment to safety and compliance.

Benefits

Competitive wages.
Paid vacation and holidays.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Optional Critical Care Insurance.
LifeLock Identity Protection.
Company-paid and supplemental life insurance.
401(k) retirement savings plan with a substantial company match.
Benefits available on the first day of the month following the hire date.
Eligibility to apply for the DOL Certified four-year Apprenticeship Program after six months of employment, subject to education and CDL requirements.