Overview
The Groundman position is the first step towards a rewarding career in the construction and maintenance of the Power Grid. This role involves assisting in the building, repairing, and maintaining of overhead electrical distribution systems while prioritizing safety.
Responsibilities
- Perform new construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead distribution systems.
- Help install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors, and related hardware.
- Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
- Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions.
- Be available to work outages, storms, and emergencies including on-call rotation.
- Follow all safety protocols including PPE use.
- Inspect rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Understand when to wear personal protective equipment.
- Perform rigorous physical labor.
Requirements
- Valid Driver's License and able to obtain a CDL within 60 days.
- Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
- Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Work for extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
- Willing to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- PTO