Aerial Ground Hand

Essential Functions

• Performs various aerial construction labor including but not limited to, preparing, and assembling various line apparatus, utilizing equipment to install ground rods and anchors, assisting in hoisting aerial poles, and operating various types of construction equipment
• Utilizes basic print and map reading abilities
• Operates hydraulic aerial lifts and ladders mounted to trucks as well as other various pieces of equipment as needed
• Safely operates mechanical equipment such as bucket trucks, assist wheel, and anchor placement machine
• Keeps work areas clean and organized; always ensures job site cleanliness
• Maintains proper inventory on vehicle based on work assignments daily
• Helps train laborer 1 team members

Minimum Qualifications

• Safely uses hand tools and equipment such as wrenches, drills, ladders, lashers, chain saw, chain hoist, climbing hooks etc.
• Ensures job site safety and sets up safe perimeter using signage, cones, safety barriers; flagging traffic when required
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: CDL A, OSHA 10, Confined Space Training, Vehicle Mounted Aerial Lift Training, Fall protection certification/training, Perform other related duties as assigned

Physical Demands

• This position requires physical activity consistent with a construction or installation environment
• The employee will spend more than two-thirds of their time standing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with hands and arms
• About one-third of the time may be spent walking and engaging in verbal communication or listening
• Frequent lifting and moving of materials weighing between 25 and 50 pounds is required

Qualification Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily