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) or show willingness to learn.
• 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.
• 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.
• Professional demeanor and interact in positive way with fellow crew members, general public and customer representatives.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of operations in terminating UG conductors & secondaries.
• Proficient in all aspects of heavy lifting and rigging.
• Familiar with induced voltage.
• Possess knowledge to properly install, remove and inspect Rubber Goods / Cover Up / PPE.
• Understand how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• Understand proper use of phasing sticks.
• Capable of sharing knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate.
• Capable of planning 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.
• Capable of leading a Job Task Safety Analysis (JTSA) meeting or tailgate briefing.
• Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.
• Able to perform 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.
• Understand how to tie various lineman knots.
• Capable of making up and using a hand line.
• Understand grounding procedures.
• Understand principles of proper equipment set-up.
• Identify different types of materials used in UG line work.
• Understand minimum approach distance.
• Understand flag and tag procedures.
• Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized conductors.
• Able to perform 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.
• Understand how to tie various lineman knots.
• Capable of making up and using a hand line.
• Understand grounding procedures.
• Understand principles of proper equipment set-up.
• Identify different types of materials used in UG construction work.
• Understand the basic concepts of equipment set up.
• Capable of working in/around confined spaces.
• Capable of making up and using a hand line.
• Possess knowledge to properly inspect rubber goods, cover and PPE.
• Understand how to tie various lineman knots.
• Capable of making up and using a hand line.
• Understand grounding procedures.
• Understand principles of proper equipment set-up.
• Identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Understand minimum approach distance.
• Understand flag and tag procedures.
• Capable of performing 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.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Possess basic understanding of construction blueprints and how to follow under direction.
• Perform 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.
• Understand how to tie various lineman knots.
• Capable of making up and using a hand line.
• Understand grounding procedures.
• Understand principles of proper equipment set-up.
• Identify different types of materials used in UG construction work.
• Understand the basic concepts of equipment set up.
• Capable of working in/around confined spaces.
• Capable of making up and using a hand line.
• Possess knowledge to properly inspect rubber goods, cover and PPE.
• Understand how to tie various lineman knots.
• Capable of making up and using a hand line.
• Understand grounding procedures.
• Understand principles of proper equipment set-up.
• Identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Understand minimum approach distance.
• Understand flag and tag procedures.
• Capable of performing 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.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Possess basic understanding of construction blueprints and how to follow under direction.
• Perform 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.
• Understand how to tie various lineman knots.
• Capable of making up and using a hand line.
• Understand grounding procedures.
• Understand principles of proper equipment set-up.
• Identify different types of materials used in UG construction work.
• Understand the basic concepts of equipment set up.
• Capable of working in/around confined spaces.
• Capable of making up and using a hand line.
• Possess knowledge to properly inspect rubber goods, cover and PPE.
• Understand how to tie various lineman knots.
• Capable of making up and using a hand line.
• Understand grounding procedures.
• Understand principles of proper equipment set-up.
• Identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Understand minimum approach distance.
• Understand flag and tag procedures.
• Capable of performing 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.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Possess basic understanding of construction blueprints and how to follow under direction.
• Perform 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.
• Understand how to tie various lineman knots.
• Capable of making up and using a hand line.
• Understand grounding procedures.
• Understand principles of proper equipment set-up.
• Identify different types of materials used in UG construction work.
• Understand the basic concepts of equipment set up.
• Capable of working in/around confined spaces.
• Capable of making up and using a hand line.
• Possess knowledge to properly inspect rubber goods, cover and PPE.
• Understand how to tie various lineman knots.
• Capable of making up and using a hand line.
• Understand grounding procedures.
• Understand principles of proper equipment set-up.
• Identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Understand minimum approach distance.
• Understand flag and tag procedures.
• Capable of performing 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,