Groundworker Temp

About the role

This is a temporary position, working 40 hours per week, for a maximum of 10 months. There is an option for medical coverage only. The pay rate for this position is $27.60 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Performs installation of handholes, pedestals and secondary wires for new and up-grade electrical services.
• Inspects non-mechanical equipment and maintains vegetation control and debris around residential underground equipment.
• Delivers tools and materials to job sites and keeps tools and equipment clean.
• Affixes equipment painting, graffiti removal, mowing and weed control at substations.
• Hauls poles, digs holes, and assists in framing and the setting of power/utility poles as instructed.
• Supports line crews with hand excavation to locate defective underground primary and secondary electrical cables.

Requirements

• Education: High School graduate or GED required. Vocational/Technical certificate from an approved electric lineworker training program preferred.
• Experience: Six (6) months experience with an electrical distribution utility preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license. Commercial driver's license (CDL) preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with coworkers and the general public.
• Willingness to learn underground installation practices, and basic electrical safety procedures.
• Knowledge of distribution mapping symbols and procedures.
• Able to maintain vehicles and equipment.
• Able to judge distance and dexterity to use tools and equipment.
• Physical stamina to withstand work during severe weather conditions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safety procedures and practices and emergency protocols.
• Ability to demonstrate independent judgment, decision making and communicate decisions to subordinates and supervisors.
• Ability to operate basic computer equipment and word/informational processing software.
• Ability to use text, email, cell phones, radios and other means of communication.
• Ability to do basic math.

Skills

None specified in the job details.

Benefits

Includes Retirement – 457 Plan (employee funded plan), Medical Leave – Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked (up to 48 hours).

Pay

The pay rate for this position is $27.60 per hour.

Schedule

This is a temporary position, working 40 hours per week, for a maximum of 10 months.