Overhead Crew - All Positions (Foreman/A, B , C Lineman/Operator/Groundman

About the role

Sumter Utilities, Inc. (a Quanta Services company) seeks multiple Overhead Crews (Foreman/A Lineman/B Lineman/C Lineman/Operator/Groundman). Successful candidates will possess existing experience working together as a construction crew. Preference may also be given to candidates who are able to bring along additional qualified candidates to form entire work crews.

Responsibilities

• Able/willing to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Able/willing to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able/willing to work Overtime, when required.
• Total commitment to safety and compliance.
• Provide direct supervision & technical guidance to Linemen, Apprentices and Groundmen performing maintenance & construction on all electrical distribution and associated equipment projects.
• Communicate, demonstrate and enforce safety requirements and best practices.
• Manage supplies, materials and equipment.
• Read and interpret site plans, construction drawings, and scopes of work.
• Communicate directly with General Foremen, Superintendents, Construction Managers, Project Managers, Line Crews and other project personnel as required.
• Understand and follow detailed construction schedules.

Requirements

• Able/willing to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Able/willing to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able/willing to work Overtime, when required.
• Total commitment to safety and compliance.
• Foreman: Possess comfort level with using new technologies (mobile devices/apps) and/or show willingness to learn.
• B Lineman: Capable of learning distribution voltages on a circuit.
• C Lineman: Be willing/able to maintain active enrollment in SUI apprenticeship program.
• Equipment Operator: PROFICIENT in safe operation of heavy equipment such as line/bucket trucks, knuckle cranes, digger derricks, etc.
• Groundman: Able to comprehend, interpret and follow direction from Crew Foreman and senior crew members.

Qualifications

• Able/willing to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Able/willing to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able/willing to work Overtime, when required.
• Total commitment to safety and compliance.
• Foreman: Possess comfort level with using new technologies (mobile devices/apps) and/or show willingness to learn.
• B Lineman: Capable of learning distribution voltages on a circuit.
• C Lineman: Be willing/able to maintain active enrollment in SUI apprenticeship program.
• Equipment Operator: PROFICIENT in safe operation of heavy equipment such as line/bucket trucks, knuckle cranes, digger derricks, etc.
• Groundman: Able to comprehend, interpret and follow direction from Crew Foreman and senior crew members.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints and scopes of work.
• Proficiency in all aspects of energized line work.
• Proficiency in understanding and reading blueprints.
• Proficiency in operation of Bucket Truck, Digger Derrick, Backhoe, etc.
• Proficiency in Pole/Tower Climbing.
• Proficiency in heavy lifting and rigging.
• Knowledge of induced voltage.
• Understanding of grounding procedures.
• Ability to work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Ability to properly install and remove Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.).
• Understanding of how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• Understanding of proper use of phasing sticks.
• Ability to identify and locate puller and tensioner setups.
• Ability to lead a Job Task Safety Analysis meeting or tailgate briefing.
• Ability to safely install and remove mechanical jumpers.
• Ability to properly inspect rubber goods, covers and PPE.
• Ability to tie various lineman knots.
• Ability to make up and use a hand line.
• Ability to understand and apply training in Safety, First Aid and job/task specific topics.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret and follow direction from Crew Foreman and senior crew members.
• Ability to perform basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Ability to work productively from an aerial device.
• Ability to assist with troubleshooting.
• Ability to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures.
• Ability to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
• Ability to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
• Ability to work alone on de-energized lines.
• Ability to obtain knowledge of wire stringing techniques.
• Ability to assist with assembly and erect poles to all heights.
• Ability to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures.
• Ability to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
• Ability to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
• Ability to work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Ability to properly inspect rubber goods, covers and PPE.
• Ability to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.).
• Ability to understand how to tie various lineman knots.
• Ability to make up and use a hand line.
• Ability to understand grounding procedures.
• Ability to understand principles of proper equipment set-up.
• Ability to identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Ability to understand minimum approach distance.
• Ability to understand flag and tag procedures.
• Ability to perform basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Ability to receive and follow directions.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as line/bucket trucks, knuckle cranes, digger derricks, etc.
• Ability to understand the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding.
• Ability to work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Ability to understand minimum approach distance.
• Ability to understand flag and tag procedures.
• Ability to make up and use a hand line.
• Ability to properly inspect rubber goods, covers and PPE.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret and follow direction from Crew Foreman and senior crew members.
• Ability to perform basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Ability to receive and follow directions.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as line/bucket trucks, knuckle cranes, digger derricks, etc.
• Ability to understand the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding.
• Ability to work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Ability to understand minimum approach distance.
• Ability to understand flag and tag procedures.
• Ability to make up and use a hand line.
• Ability to properly inspect rubber goods, covers and PPE.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret and follow direction from Crew Foreman and senior crew members.
• Ability to perform basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Ability to receive and follow directions.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as line/bucket trucks, knuckle cranes, digger derricks, etc.
• Ability to understand the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding.
• Ability to work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Ability to understand minimum approach distance.
• Ability to understand flag and tag procedures.
• Ability to make up and use a hand line.
• Ability to properly inspect rubber goods, covers and PPE.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret and follow direction from Crew Foreman and senior crew members.
• Ability to perform basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Ability to receive and follow directions.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as line/bucket trucks, knuckle cranes, digger derricks, etc.
• Ability to understand the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding.
• Ability to work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Ability to understand minimum approach distance.
• Ability to understand flag and tag procedures.
• Ability to make up and use a hand line.
• Ability to properly inspect rubber goods, covers and PPE.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret and follow direction from Crew Foreman and senior crew members.
• Ability to perform basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Ability to receive and follow directions.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as line/bucket trucks, knuckle cranes, digger derricks, etc.
• Ability to understand the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding.
• Ability to work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Ability to understand minimum approach distance.
• Ability to understand flag and tag procedures.
• Ability to make up and use a hand line.
• Ability to properly inspect rubber goods, covers and PPE.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret and follow direction from Crew Foreman and senior crew members.
• Ability to perform basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Ability to receive and follow directions.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as line/bucket trucks, knuckle cranes, digger derricks, etc.
• Ability to understand the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding.
• Ability to work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Ability to understand minimum approach distance.
• Ability to understand flag and tag procedures.
• Ability to make up and use a hand line.
• Ability to properly inspect rubber goods, covers and PPE.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret and follow direction from Crew Foreman and senior crew members.
• Ability to perform basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Ability to receive and follow directions.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as line/bucket trucks, knuckle cranes, digger derricks, etc.
• Ability to understand the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding.
• Ability to work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Ability to understand minimum approach distance.
• Ability to understand flag and tag procedures.
• Ability to make up and use a hand line.
• Ability to properly inspect rubber goods, covers and PPE.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret and follow direction from Crew Foreman and senior crew members.
• Ability to perform basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Ability to receive and follow directions.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as line/bucket trucks, knuckle cranes, digger derricks, etc.
• Ability to understand the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding.
• Ability to work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Ability to understand minimum approach distance.
• Ability to understand flag and tag procedures.
• Ability to make up and use a hand line.
• Ability to properly inspect rubber goods, covers and PPE.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret and follow direction from Crew Foreman and senior crew members.
• Ability to perform basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Ability to receive and follow directions.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as line/bucket trucks, knuckle cranes, digger derricks, etc.
• Ability to understand the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding.
• Ability to work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Ability to understand minimum approach distance.
• Ability to understand flag and tag procedures.
• Ability to make up and use a hand line.
• Ability to properly inspect rubber goods, covers and PPE.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret and follow direction from Crew Foreman and senior crew members.
• Ability to perform basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Ability to receive and follow directions.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as line/bucket trucks, knuckle cranes, digger derricks, etc.
• Ability to understand the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding.
• Ability to work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Ability to understand minimum approach distance.
• Ability to understand flag and tag procedures.
• Ability to make up and use a hand line.
• Ability to properly inspect rubber goods, covers and PPE.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret and follow direction from Crew Foreman and senior crew members.
• Ability to perform basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Ability to receive