1077 - Groundman

Req Id: 117680 | Opportunity Type: Craft (non-union) | Relocation eligible: No | Full-Time | Project Only Hire: No | Visa Sponsorship: No

About the role

Assist skilled substation craft workers installing or repairing cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, and clean up rubble, debris and other waste materials.

Responsibilities

• Learn to use appropriate hand tools (hammer, screwdriver, sledge hammer) and power tools (grinders, hand compactors) to perform a variety of functions including digging, spreading and leveling dirt and gravel using pick, shovel and wheelbarrow
• Lift, carry, hold and move building materials, tools, and supplies
• Pull up cable by hand from large reels mounted on trucks
• Place insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and joints
• Clean tools, equipment, material, and work areas
• Mix, pour and spread concrete, asphalt, gravel and other materials
• Perform routine non-machine tasks such as removing forms from set concrete, filling expansion joints with asphalt, placing culvert sections in trench, assembling sections of dredge pipeline, driving stakes
• Perform cleaning, compacting, grading, painting, sanding or stripping operations; may spend time on one job or be transferred from task to task as the project progresses
• Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
• Participate in all safety related processes and programs as requested
• Engage with work team to ensure zero injuries
• Understand that no job is so important that safety of self and crew will be compromised
• Watch for hazards and report any concerns to supervisor or safety professional; use stop work authority until issue is resolved
• Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed
• Participate in all pre-job work planning and safety discussions; identify safety hazards and take corrective action to eliminate and/or mitigate hazards
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens)
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately
• Listen to co-workers' suggestions, safety concerns, and recommendations giving full attention, asking questions and providing feedback when appropriate
• Coordinate work with other crafts and co-workers on the job
• Actively participate in on-the-job training and mentoring opportunities with co-workers in your craft when provided
• Produce quality work meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards
• Learn to read and understand plans and specifications, including one line diagrams, cable and conduit schedules, ladder diagrams, P&IDs, and loop diagrams
• Visualize two dimensional drawings in three dimensions
• Assist journeyman in planning, lay-out, diagram, install and/or repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment in accordance with plans and specifications; learn to perform layout independently
• Learn to observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement; notify supervision of any hazards observed and utilize safety stop work authority as needed
• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures; take corrective actions as needed reporting any issues to supervision
• If certified to operate equipment, ensure construction equipment is correctly operated, maintained, in good working order, and Daily Equipment Inspections are completed for equipment being utilized
• Perform all other job related duties as requested by supervisor

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience working as a laborer or in any construction craft as a helper, and a basic knowledge of the substation field of work
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Must have all necessary tools (see Laborer tool list)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Preferred: NCCER Construction Craft Laborer certification
• Preferred: NCCER Core Curriculum or equivalent Craft Training Program

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas
• See and hear naturally or with correction
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure
• Requires repetitive movement
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions

Work Environment:

• Typical construction site environment
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions
• Requires working in very hot (above 90°F) or very cold (below 32°F) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable
• Work around hazardous equipment
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position

Pay

Salary Plan: LAB — General Labor, Job Grade 100

Schedule

Full-time; shifts up to 12 hours, including varying temperature extremes and outside conditions.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental and vision insurances, life insurance, and a robust wellness program. Paid vacation and holiday time after eligibility period. Additional benefits: company matched 401k plan, vendor discounts, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, identity theft and credit monitoring services, and the B&V Credit Union.