TRANSMISSION- Groundperson - NON-UNION - ULCS

About the role

This position performs all tasks from the ground and works with crews to install, maintain, and operate overhead and underground systems. Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt.

Responsibilities

• Clears work area and maintains safe jobsite conditions.
• Excavates to assist in the installation of structures or cable as required by contract specification.
• Assembles material on the ground to be installed by the lineperson or apprentice.
• Operates various tools for the work (manual digging devices, wrenches, hammers, come a long, jack hammer and hand line etc.).
• Communicates work to be performed to public and private property owners.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisors.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work long hours and overtime during holidays, emergencies, weekends, etc.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• CDL Driver License Required.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home. Willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.

Qualifications

• Subject to call out work.
• Physical Requirements: Occasional sitting, kneeling, crawling; frequent stooping, squatting, body twisting, manual dexterity, reading, climbing ladders, climbing on/off truck, climbing poles, gripping, climbing stairs; continuous standing, walking, sense of touch, speaking clearly, seeing distant, seeing, reaching, range of motion, hearing-speech range, depth perception, color vision, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs., and lifting up to 50 lbs.; occasional lifting over 50 lbs.
• Safety: Sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, ability to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, ability to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, ability to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, ability to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, ability to traverse various terrain, endurance necessary to traverse a standard 8- or 10-hour day, ability to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, ability to communicate and handle conflict professionally.
• Work nights, weekends, and holidays for extended periods; may be required to perform duties as part of recovery force during emergencies and disasters.
• Works around hazardous equipment. Works with energized parts or equipment. Works around excessive noise from machines, jackhammers, chain saws and other equipment, with proper hearing protection. Works at varying heights above ground, in manholes, and/or in confined spaces with proper Personal Protective Equipment.

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support employees' health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

Pay

Competitive/Hourly

Schedule

Full-Time

Skills

N/A

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Short/Long Term Disability
Matching 401(k) Plan
Paid Holidays and Vacation
FR Clothing Provided
Employee Payroll Deduction Program