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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.)

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Have total commitment to Safety and Compliance.
• Effective communication, demonstration and enforcement of requirements & best practices.
• Possess advanced understanding of compliance with OSHA Shoring & Trenching standards.
• Effectively lead and record Job Task Safety Analysis (JTSA) meetings.
• 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 communicate detailed construction schedules.
• High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• Coordinate & collaborate effectively with multiple levels within company.
• Travel and work away from home.
• Communicate effectively, demonstrate & encourage teamwork skills and able to understand, comprehend, and follow directions in the workplace.

A Lineman

• 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.
• 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 operation of Digger Derrick, Backhoe, Trencher, Mini-Excavator, Knuckle Crane, etc.
• 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.
• Able/willing 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.
• Able to perform basic bucket rescue/escape.

B Lineman

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized conductors.
• Able to pull in UG conductors and set Streetlight poles.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Comprehend & learn OSHA Standards for Shoring & Trenching.
• Perform rigorous physical labor.
• Learn distribution voltages on a circuit.
• Familiar with induced voltage.
• Learn to understand and read blueprints.
• Assist with inspecting and recognizing structural problems.
• Assist in troubleshooting.
• Able/willing to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate.
• Work alone on de-energized lines.
• 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.
• Understand how to tie various lineman knots.
• Able to make up and use a hand line.
• Understand principles of proper equipment set-up.
• Able to identify different types of materials used in UG line work.
• Understand minimum approach distance.
• Understand flag and tag procedures.
• Able to perform basic bucket rescue/escape.

C Lineman

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of de-energized and energized conductors under direct supervision/instruction by a qualified employee.
• Willing/able to maintain active enrollment in SUI apprenticeship program (high school diploma or equivalent is required for program enrollment).
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• All other related work as required to complete the job.
• Perform rigorous physical labor.
• Learn distribution voltages on a circuit.
• Familiar with induced voltage.
• Learn to understand and read blueprints.
• Assist with inspecting and recognizing structural problems.
• Work productively from an aerial device.
• Assist in troubleshooting.
• Able/willing to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate.
• Work alone on de-energized lines.
• Obtain knowledge of wire stringing techniques.
• 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.
• Be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
• Understand how to tie various lineman knots.
• Able to make up and use a hand line.
• Understand grounding procedures.
• Understand principles of proper equipment set-up.
• Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Understand minimum approach distance.
• Understand flag and tag procedures.
• Able to perform 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.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Possess basic knowledge of proper techniques for pulling in UG utility lines.
• 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/willing 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.
• Possess knowledge to properly inspect rubber goods, cover and PPE.

Groundman

• Perform various manual tasks in the construction & maintenance of underground power systems.
• Understand, interpret and follow direction from Crew Foreman and senior crew members.
• 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.
• 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.
• When aptitude is demonstrated and work allows, may receive training in the operation of vehicles, power equipment, tools and electrical systems.