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

About the role

Sumter Utilities, Inc. (a Quanta Services company) seeks an Underground Crews position. Successful candidates will possess existing experience working together as a construction crew. 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.
• Foreman:
  • 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.
  • Possess advanced understanding of compliance with OSHA Shoring & Trenching standards.
  • Effectively communicate, demonstrate and enforce requirements & best practices.
  • Possess a quality work ethic and be committed to optimal Customer Service.
  • Responsible for coordinating 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).
  • Efficiently manage all supplies, materials and equipment necessary to complete assigned work.
  • Absorb and provide leadership in Job Task Safety Analysis (JTSA) meetings.
  • Communicate directly with General Foremen, Superintendents, Construction Managers, Project Managers, Line Crews and other project personnel as required.
  • Understand and follow detailed construction schedules.
• Lineman:
  • Able to perform rigorous physical labor as required. Including but not limited to digging, rigging, lifting, rescue operations, etc.
  • 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.
  • Possess professional demeanor and interact in positive way with fellow crew members, general public and customer representatives.
  • 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/willing to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate.
  • Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.
  • Understands minimum approach distance.
  • Understands flag and tag procedures.
  • Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.
• B Lineman:
  • Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
  • Possess working knowledge of OSHA Standards for Shoring & Trenching.
  • Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
  • Capable of comprehending & learning OSHA Standards for Shoring & Trenching.
  • Capable of performing rigorous physical labor.
  • Possess professional demeanor and interact in positive way with fellow crew members, general public and customer representatives.
  • Proficient in understanding and reading blueprints.
  • Capable of assisting with inspecting and recognizing structural problems.
  • Able to work alone on de-energized lines.
  • Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
  • Capable of working in confined spaces.
  • Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up.
  • Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods, covers and PPE.
  • Understands how to tie various lineman knots.
  • Capable of making up and using a hand line.
  • Understands principles of proper equipment set-up.
  • Understands minimum approach distance.
  • Understands flag and tag procedures.
  • Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Equipment Operator:
  • 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.
  • Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
  • Possess basic understanding of construction blueprints and how to follow under direction.
  • Capable of performing rigorous physical labor.
  • Possess working knowledge of rigging principles.
  • Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
  • Possess knowledge to properly inspect rubber goods, cover and PPE.
• Groundman:
  • Perform various manual tasks in the construction & maintenance of underground power systems.
  • Able to understand, interpret and follow direction from Crew Foreman and senior crew members.
  • Able to comprehend and apply training in Safety, First Aid and job/task specific topics.
  • Willing and able to perform rigorous physical labor.
  • Apply positive teamwork with fellow crew members.
  • Demonstrate a professional appearance & attitude in dealings with co-workers, customers, subcontractors and the general public.
  • Assemble materials on the ground and as needed move into work area using safe methods.
  • Assist other crew members filling pole holes and trench using a shovel.
  • Flag traffic and set up job sites as directed.
  • Maintain organization of tools and materials on work vehicles.
  • Clean up and organize job sites at completion of work.

Qualifications

• Able to pass a drug test.
• Valid Class A CDL is HIGHLY PREFERRED.
• Those hired without a CDL may be required to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Active enrollment in SUI apprenticeship program (high school diploma or equivalent is required for program enrollment).

Skills

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting site plans, construction prints/drawings and scopes of work.
• Safe operation of heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, mini-excavators, etc.
• Effective communication, demonstration and enforcement of requirements & best practices.
• Leadership in Job Task Safety Analysis (JTSA) meetings.
• Ability to plan safe work based on a job print or work order.
• Understanding of minimum approach distance.
• Understanding of flag and tag procedures.
• Ability to perform basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Ability to operate and maintain heavy equipment.
• Ability to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to properly install and remove PPE and cover up.
• 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 safety regulations.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to perform basic bucket rescue/escape.

Benefits

We offer competitive wages, paid vacation and holidays, a full benefit package including Health, Dental, Vision, Optional Critical Care Insurance, LifeLock Identity Protection and both Company Paid & Supplemental Life Insurance as well. Benefits are available the 1st day of the next month following hire date. We also offer a 401k Retirement Savings Plan with a substantial company match. After 6 months of employment, employees are eligible to apply for entry into SUI's DOL Certified 4-Year Apprenticeship Program. (Must have a HS Diploma or equivalent and CDL.)

Pay

Competitive wages.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate project needs.

Qualifications

• Able to pass a drug test.
• Valid Class A CDL is HIGHLY PREFERRED.
• Those hired without a CDL may be required to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Active enrollment in SUI apprenticeship program (high school diploma or equivalent is required for program enrollment).