GROUNDMAN

City Of Fairhope · Fairhope, AL · 1 mo ago

ManagementFull-time

Assists Linemen. Provides Linemen assistance as they perform electric line installation, maintenance, or repair tasks. Works closely with Linemen involved in line installation, maintenance, or repair tasks.
Maintains work site conditions for hazards or safety concerns; informs Linemen of any concerns or issues.
Maintains work truck for required tools, supplies and equipment; ensures truck is fully stocked with needed items.
Supplies needed tools to Linemen as work progresses.

Performs street light installations throughout the City as part of an installation crew; utilizes bucket truck and associated equipment.
Works as member of installation crew that installs streetlights in the City using bucket truck and other equipment.
Practices proper safety procedures while engaged in light installation.

Cuts down and trims trees associated with electric line installation, maintenance, or repair.
Cuts down and limbs trees using power saws and other equipment.
Practices proper safety procedures while engaged in tree removal or trimming operations.

Installs electric service lines and meters for residential and business customers.
Installs electric service lines for residential and business customers.
Installs service meters for residential and business customers.
Practices proper safety procedures when performing line and meter installations.

Operates a variety of heavy equipment utilized in electric system installation and maintenance.
Operates equipment such as dump trucks, bucket trucks, backhoes and trenchers to install and maintain electrical services in the City.
Maintains equipment maintenance and repair needs while operating.

Possess a high school diploma or GED.
Minimum of one to three (3) years of experience in electric service line installation.
Possess a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or be able to obtain this license within six (6) months of employment; must be insurable.
Ability to work non-standard hours.
Ability to travel to attend training programs or professional development workshops.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and an initial drug screen.

Knowledge of City rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of City geography, street, and electric systems.
Knowledge of tools and equipment utilized in electric line installation, maintenance, and repair.
Knowledge of work site hazards and safety procedures.
Communication skills to effectively communicate internally, both orally and in writing.
Reading skills to understand and interpret City policies and guidelines.
Math skills to perform basic calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
Ability to work effectively as a team member with line crews.
Ability to operate equipment such as trencher and backhoe.
Ability to use power saws and other equipment used in tree and limb removal.
Ability to perform measurements at work sites.
Ability to run electric service lines at project sites.
Ability to install electric service meters.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical services and installations.
Ability to deal with all contacts in a courteous and patient manner.
Ability to drive.

The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing of tall ladders, lifting heavy objects over 50 lbs., crouching, or crawling in restricted areas.

The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress which require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g., working at great heights under extreme weather conditions, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled.

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