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TRANSMISSION- Groundperson - NON-UNION - ULCS

Utility Lines Construction Services · Harrington, DE · 2 wk ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time

About the role

This position performs all tasks from the ground and works with crews to install, maintain, and operate overhead and underground systems.

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.
  • Subject to call out work.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Skills

  • Ability to work long hours and overtime.
  • Ability to work with or around hazardous equipment.
  • Ability to communicate with others.
  • Ability to read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information.

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.

Pay

Competitive/Hourly

Schedule

Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Benefits

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

Skills

  • CDL Driver License Required.

Physical Requirements

  • OCCASIONAL(up to 33%): Sitting, Kneeling, and Crawling
  • FREQUENT(up to 66 %): Stooping, Squatting, Body Twisting, Manual Dexterity, Reading, Climbing Ladders, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Poles, Gripping, and Climbing Stairs
  • CONTINUOUS(up to 100%): 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.

Safety

  • Must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools.
  • Be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods.
  • Be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments.
  • Be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary.
  • Be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day.
  • Have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain.
  • Be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day.
  • Be able to communicate with others.
  • Be able to communicate and handle conflict professionally.

Travel Requirements

  • Must be willing to travel and work away from home.
  • Willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.

Work Conditions

  • 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.

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. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.

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