Substation Groundman

About the role

Energy Erectors tackles terrain, technology, and timelines to construct state-of-the-art transmission systems, substations, and switchyards. With integrated in-house construction, engineering, procurement, and commissioning capabilities, Energy Erectors has the extensive experience and resources to deliver world-class solutions to complex power transmission and distribution projects. Our mission is to safely deliver the highest quality work, exceed client expectations, and relentlessly maintain a reputation for integrity. Energy Erectors is a subsidiary of MasTec, a certified Minority-Controlled Company by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). MasTec is a publicly traded company (MTZ on NYSE).

The Substation Groundman is the first step or learning phase in becoming a Substation Tech. This position includes concentration on learning safety procedures, making up material, stocking trailer, keeping trailer clean, and assisting other crew members in the everyday job function at the direction of the Foreman/Superintendent. This role supports the construction of new Substations as well as modifications and upgrades of existing Substations for Electrical Utility Companies throughout Florida. This is a traveling role that requires working in different job sites all over the state of Florida. Per diem is provided when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Work safely while assisting in new/existing construction and various tasks such as demolition, site preparation, excavating, backfilling, and landscaping, trenching, pole setting, cable labeling, and other substation related tasks such as construction clean-up.
• Assist with installing transformer and transformer banks, bus structures and switchgear, lines (underground/overhead), ground grid, control buildings, and other related substation material tasks.
• Work with man baskets, skid steers, shovels, compactors, back hoes and other industry equipment.
• Frequently work around energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care.
• Maintain company tools in good working order.
• Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Obtain and maintain a valid State Class C driver’s license.
• Must be willing to travel around Florida.
• Ability to learn how to operate construction equipment and use hand tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA 10.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required.

• Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships.
• Precise hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work