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

About the role

Sumter Utilities, Inc. (a Quanta Services company) seeks entire Underground 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.

SAFETY IS A CORE VALUE FOR OUR COMPANY so substantial weight will be given in the selection process to candidates demonstrating their shared commitment to safe operations.

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.
• Have total commitment to safety and compliance.
• Provide direct supervision & technical guidance to Linemen, Equipment Operators and Groundmen performing maintenance & construction on underground utility projects.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting site plans, construction prints/drawings and scopes of work.
• Proficient in safe operation of heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, mini-excavators, etc.
• Effectively communicate, demonstrate and enforce requirements & best practices.
• Lead and record Job Task Safety Analysis (JTSA) meetings.
• Possess advanced understanding of compliance with OSHA Shoring & Trenching standards.
• Effectively lead and record Job Task Safety Analysis (JTSA) meetings.
• Be committed to optimal Customer Service.
• Coordinate essential personnel on-site for the project to include crew mobilization, subcontractors, traffic control, etc.
• Possess comfort level with using new technologies (mobile devices/apps).
• Manage all supplies, materials and equipment necessary to complete assigned 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.
• Possess High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• Coordinate & collaborate effectively with multiple levels within company.
• Willing to travel and work away from home.
• Able to communicate effectively, demonstrate & encourage teamwork skills and able to understand, comprehend, and follow directions in the workplace.

Requirements

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor as required.
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Possess working knowledge of OSHA Shoring & Trenching Standards.
• Proficient in all aspects of working with energized enclosures.
• Proficient in understanding and reading blueprints.
• Capable of leading crew in preparation/installation of pad mount transformers & enclosures, in absence of Crew Foreman or with minimal supervision.
• Comprehensive knowledge of operations in terminating UG conductors & secondaries.
• Capable of executing live switching on UG loops.
• Proficient at operation of Digger Derrick, Backhoe, Trencher, Mini-Excavator, Knuckle Crane, etc.
• Proficient in all aspects of heavy lifting and rigging.
• Familiar with induced voltage.
• Proficient in grounding procedures.
• Capable of working in confined spaces.
• Possess knowledge to properly install, remove and inspect Rubber Goods / Cover Up / PPE.
• Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• Understands proper use of phasing sticks.
• Able to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate.
• Plan safe work based on a job print or work order.
• Understand minimum approach distance.
• Understand flag and tag procedures.
• Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Able to effectively lead a Job Task Safety Analysis (JTSA) meeting or tailgate briefing.
• Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized conductors.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Able to learn distribution voltages on a circuit.
• Familiar with induced voltage.
• Able to learn to understand and read blueprints.
• Able to assist with inspecting and recognizing structural problems.
• Able to assist in troubleshooting.
• Able to work alone on de-energized lines.
• Able to obtain knowledge of wire pulling techniques.
• Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
• Able to work in confined spaces.
• Able to properly install and remove PPE and cover up.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods, covers and PPE.
• Understands how to tie various lineman knots.
• Able to make up and use a hand line.
• Understands grounding procedures.
• Understands principles of proper equipment set-up.
• Able to identify different types of materials used in UG line work.
• Understands minimum approach distance.
• Understands flag and tag procedures.
• Able to perform basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of de-energized and energized conductors under direct supervision/instruction by a qualified employee.
• Be willing/able to maintain active enrollment in SUI apprenticeship program (high school diploma or equivalent is required for program enrollment).
• Set poles and anchors according to safety policies and specifications.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Do all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Able to learn distribution voltages on a circuit.
• Familiar with induced voltage.
• Able to learn to understand and read blueprints.
• Able to assist with inspecting and recognizing structural problems.
• Able to work productively from an aerial device.
• Able to assist in troubleshooting.
• Able to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate.
• Able to work alone on de-energized lines.
• Able to obtain knowledge of wire stringing techniques.
• Able to learn and understand how to sag wire from structure or bucket.
• Able to assist with assembly and erect poles to all heights.
• Able to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures.
• Able to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
• Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
• Able to work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Able to properly install and remove PPE and cover up.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods, covers and PPE.
• Ability to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
• Understands how to tie various lineman knots.
• Able to make up and use a hand line.
• Understands grounding procedures.
• Understands principles of proper equipment set-up.
• Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Understands minimum approach distance.
• Understands flag and tag procedures.
• Able to perform basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized underground lines.
• Proficient in safe operation of heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, mini-excavators, knuckle cranes, etc.
• Possess professional demeanor and interact in positive way with fellow crew members, general public and customer representatives.
• Possess basic knowledge of proper techniques for pulling in UG utility lines.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Possess basic understanding of construction blueprints and how to follow under direction.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Possess working knowledge of rigging principles.
• Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Able to receive and follow directions.
• Able to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate.
• Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in UG construction work.
• Understand the basic concepts of equipment set up.
• Able to work in/around confined spaces.
• Able to make up and use a hand line.
• Possess knowledge to properly inspect rubber goods, cover and PPE.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Class A CDL is HIGHLY PREFERRED.
• Those hired without a CDL may be required to obtain within 90 days of employment.

Skills

• Proficient in reading and interpreting site plans, construction prints/drawings and scopes of work.
• Proficient in safe operation of heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, mini-excavators, etc.
• Effective communication, demonstration and enforcement of requirements & best practices.
• Leadership and coordination of essential personnel on-site for the project.
• Understanding and reading blueprints.
• Safe operation of heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, mini-excavators, etc.
• Proficiency in OSHA Shoring & Trenching standards.
• Proficiency in safe operation of heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, mini-excavators, etc.
• Proficiency in safe operation of heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, mini-excavators, etc.
• Proficiency in safe operation of heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, mini-excavators, etc.
• Proficiency in safe operation of heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, mini-excavators, etc.
• Proficiency in safe operation of heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, mini-excavators, etc.
• Proficiency in safe operation of heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, mini-excavators, etc.
• Proficiency in safe operation of heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, mini-excavators, etc.
• Proficiency in safe operation of heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, mini-excavators, etc.
• Proficiency in safe operation of heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, mini-excavators, etc.
• Proficiency in safe operation of heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, mini-excavators, etc.
• Proficiency in safe operation of heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, mini-excavators, etc.
• Proficiency in safe operation of heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, mini-excavators, etc.
• Proficiency in safe operation of heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, mini-excavators, etc.
• Proficiency in safe operation of heavy equipment such as backho