Groundman

Sumter Utilities•Rockhill, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Sumter Utilities, Inc. (a Quanta Services company) is seeking entire Underground Crews, including Foreman, A Lineman, B Lineman, C Lineman, Operator, and Groundman. Preference may be given to candidates who have existing experience working together as a construction crew or can bring additional qualified candidates to form entire work crews. Safety is a core value, and candidates demonstrating a commitment to safe operations will be given substantial weight in the selection process. The company offers competitive wages, paid vacation and holidays, a full benefit package including Health, Dental, Vision, Optional Critical Care Insurance, LifeLock Identity Protection, and both Company Paid & Supplemental Life Insurance. Benefits are available the first day of the next month following the hire date. A 401k Retirement Savings Plan with a substantial company match is also offered. After 6 months of employment, employees are eligible to apply for entry into SUI's DOL Certified 4-Year Apprenticeship Program, which requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a CDL. Possession of a valid Class A CDL is highly preferred, and those hired without one may be required to obtain it within 90 days of employment. 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

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: PROFICIENT in reading and interpreting site plans, construction prints/drawings and scopes of work.
Foreman: PROFICIENT in safe operation of heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, mini-excavators, etc.
Foreman: Have total commitment to Safety and Compliance. Able to effectively communicate, demonstrate and enforce requirements & best practices.
Foreman: Possess advanced understanding of compliance with OSHA Shoring & Trenching standards.
Foreman: Must be able to effectively lead and record Job Task Safety Analysis (JTSA) meetings.
Foreman: Must have a quality work ethic and be committed to optimal Customer Service.
Foreman: Responsible for coordinating essential personnel on-site for the project to include crew mobilization, subcontractors, traffic control, etc.
Foreman: Possess comfort level with using new technologies (mobile devices/apps) or show willingness to learn. Such tools are bringing Jobsite access to improved information and efficiencies.
Foreman: Efficiently manage all supplies, materials and equipment necessary to complete assigned work.
Foreman: Assist with planning, directing and budget activities concerned with the completion of underground line construction projects.
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: 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: Must be able to communicate effectively, demonstrate & encourage teamwork skills and able to understand, comprehend, and follow directions in the workplace.
A Lineman: Able to perform rigorous physical labor as required. Including but not limited to digging, rigging, lifting, rescue operations, etc.
A Lineman: Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
A Lineman: Possess working knowledge of OSHA Shoring & Trenching Standards.
A Lineman: Proficient in all aspects of working with energized enclosures.
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 pull in UG conductors.
A Lineman: Capable of leading crew in preparation/installation of pad mount transformers & enclosures, in absence of Crew Foreman or with minimal supervision.
A Lineman: Comprehensive knowledge of operations in terminating UG conductors & secondaries.
A Lineman: Capable of executing live switching on UG loops.
A Lineman: Proficient at operation of Digger Derrick, Backhoe, Trencher, Mini-Excavator, Knuckle Crane, etc.
A Lineman: Proficient in all aspects of heavy lifting and rigging.
A Lineman: Must be familiar with induced voltage.
A Lineman: Proficient in grounding procedures.
A Lineman: Capable of working in confined spaces.
A Lineman: Possess knowledge to properly install, remove and inspect Rubber Goods / Cover Up / PPE.
A Lineman: Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
A Lineman: Understands proper use of phasing sticks
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 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 (JTSA) meeting or tailgate briefing.
A Lineman: Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
B Lineman: Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized conductors.
B Lineman: Capable of pulling in UG conductors and setting Streetlight poles.
B Lineman: Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
B Lineman: Capable of comprehending & learning OSHA Standards for Shoring & Trenching.
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: 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 pulling techniques.
B Lineman: Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
B Lineman: Capable of working in 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: Understands how to tie various lineman knots.
B Lineman: Capable of making up and using a hand line.
B Lineman: Understands principles of proper equipment set-up.
B Lineman: Able to identify different types of materials used in UG 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: Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of de-energized and energized conductors under direct supervision/instruction by a qualified employee.
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: PROFICIENT in safe operation of heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, mini-excavators, knuckle cranes, etc.
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 pulling in UG utility lines.
Equipment Operator: Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
Equipment Operator: Possess basic understanding of construction blueprints and how to follow under direction.
Equipment Operator: Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
Equipment Operator: Possess working 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: Able/willing to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate.
Equipment Operator: Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in UG construction work.
Equipment Operator: Understands the basic concepts of equipment set up.
Equipment Operator: Capable of working in/around confined spaces.
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 understand, 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: Willing and able to perform rigorous physical labor.
Groundman: Apply positive teamwork with fellow crew members.
Groundman: Demonstrate a professional appearance & attitude in dealings with co-workers, customers, subcontractors and the general public.
Groundman: Assemble materials on the ground and as needed move into work area using safe methods.
Groundman: Assist other crew members filling pole holes and trench using a shovel.
Groundman: Flag traffic and set up job sites as directed.
Groundman: Maintain organization of tools and materials on work vehicles.
Groundman: Clean up and organize job sites at completion of work.
Must have a HS Diploma or equivalent and CDL for Apprenticeship Program.
Possession of a valid Class A CDL is HIGHLY PREFERRED.
Those hired without a CDL may be required to obtain within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Existing experience working together as a construction crew.
Able to bring along additional qualified candidates to form entire work crews.
Possession of a valid Class A CDL is HIGHLY PREFERRED.
Those hired without a CDL may be required to obtain within 90 days of employment.

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, Equipment Operators and Groundmen performing maintenance & construction on underground utility projects.
Foreman: PROFICIENT in reading and interpreting site plans, construction prints/drawings and scopes of work.
Foreman: PROFICIENT in safe operation of heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, mini-excavators, etc.
Foreman: Have total commitment to Safety and Compliance. Able to effectively communicate, demonstrate and enforce requirements & best practices.
Foreman: Possess advanced understanding of compliance with OSHA Shoring & Trenching standards.
Foreman: Must be able to effectively lead and record Job Task Safety Analysis (JTSA) meetings.
Foreman: Must have a quality work ethic and be committed to optimal Customer Service.
Foreman: Responsible for coordinating essential personnel on-site for the project to include crew mobilization, subcontractors, traffic control, etc.
Foreman: Possess comfort level with using new technologies (mobile devices/apps) or show willingness to learn. Such tools are bringing Jobsite access to improved information and efficiencies.
Foreman: Efficiently manage all supplies, materials and equipment necessary to complete assigned work.
Foreman: Assist with planning, directing and budget activities concerned with the completion of underground line construction projects.
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: 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: Must be able to communicate effectively, demonstrate & encourage teamwork skills and able to understand, comprehend, and follow directions in the workplace.
A Lineman: Able to perform rigorous physical labor as required. Including but not limited to digging, rigging, lifting, rescue operations, etc.
A Lineman: Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
A Lineman: Possess working knowledge of OSHA Shoring & Trenching Standards.
A Lineman: Proficient in all aspects of working with energized enclosures.
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 pull in UG conductors.
A Lineman: Capable of leading crew in preparation/installation of pad mount transformers & enclosures, in absence of Crew Foreman or with minimal supervision.
A Lineman: Comprehensive knowledge of operations in terminating UG conductors & secondaries.
A Lineman: Capable of executing live switching on UG loops.
A Lineman: Proficient at operation of Digger Derrick, Backhoe, Trencher, Mini-Excavator, Knuckle Crane, etc.
A Lineman: Proficient in all aspects of heavy lifting and rigging.
A Lineman: Must be familiar with induced voltage.
A Lineman: Proficient in grounding procedures.
A Lineman: Capable of working in confined spaces.
A Lineman: Possess knowledge to properly install, remove and inspect Rubber Goods / Cover Up / PPE.
A Lineman: Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
A Lineman: Understands proper use of phasing sticks
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 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 (JTSA) meeting or tailgate briefing.
A Lineman: Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
B Lineman: Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized conductors.
B Lineman: Capable of pulling in UG conductors and setting Streetlight poles.
B Lineman: Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
B Lineman: Capable of comprehending & learning OSHA Standards for Shoring & Trenching.
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: 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 pulling techniques.
B Lineman: Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
B Lineman: Capable of working in 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: Understands how to tie various lineman knots.
B Lineman: Capable of making up and using a hand line.
B Lineman: Understands principles of proper equipment set-up.
B Lineman: Able to identify different types of materials used in UG 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: Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of de-energized and energized conductors under direct supervision/instruction by a qualified employee.
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 underground lines.
Equipment Operator: PROFICIENT in safe operation of heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, mini-excavators, knuckle cranes, etc.
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 pulling in UG utility lines.
Equipment Operator: Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
Equipment Operator: Possess basic understanding of construction blueprints and how to follow under direction.
Equipment Operator: Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
Equipment Operator: Possess working 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: Able/willing to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate.
Equipment Operator: Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in UG construction work.
Equipment Operator: Understands the basic concepts of equipment set up.
Equipment Operator: Capable of working in/around confined spaces.
Equipment Operator: Capable of making up and using a hand line.
Equipment Operator: Possess knowledge to properly inspect rubber goods, cover and PPE.
Groundman: Perform various manual tasks in the construction & maintenance of underground power systems.
Groundman: Able to understand, 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: Willing and able to perform rigorous physical labor.
Groundman: Apply positive teamwork with fellow crew members.
Groundman: Demonstrate a professional appearance & attitude in dealings with co-workers, customers, subcontractors and the general public.
Groundman: Assemble materials on the ground and as needed move into work area using safe methods.
Groundman: Assist other crew members filling pole holes and trench using a shovel.
Groundman: Flag traffic and set up job sites as directed.
Groundman: Maintain organization of tools and materials on work vehicles.
Groundman: Clean up and organize job sites at completion of work.
Groundman: When aptitude is demonstrated and work allows, may receive training in the operation of vehicles, power equipment, tools and electrical systems.