Groundperson - NON-UNION - ULCS

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Performs all work from the ground.
• Clears work area around structures.
• Excavates to assist in the installation of structures or cable as required by contract specification.
• Communicates work to be performed to public and private property owners.
• Assembles material on the ground to be installed by the lineperson or apprentice.
• Flags traffic.
• Operates various tools for the work (various manual digging devices, wrenches, hammers, come a long, jack hammer and hand line etc.).
• Works in an efficient and safe work environment for employees and contractors in strict accordance with all customer and company practices and procedures.
• Provides leadership for all Operator/EMJ apprentices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• RARE(up to 10%): stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing poles, reading, reaching, color vision, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs, balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs.
• OCCASIONAL(up to 33%): sitting, kneeling, body twisting, sense of touch, seeing distant, climbing on/off truck, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., range of motion, depth perception, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• FREQUENT(up to 66 %): standing, walking, manual dexterity, gripping, lifting, carrying.
• CONTINUOUS(up to 100%): speaking clearly, seeing, hearing-speech range.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment.

Notice to Agencies

• We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• We are an equal opportunity employer.