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.
• Effective communication, demonstrate and enforce requirements & best practices.
• Lead and record Job Task Safety Analysis (JTSA) meetings.
• Quality work ethic and committed to optimal Customer Service.
• Coordinate essential personnel on-site for the project to include crew mobilization, subcontractors, traffic control, etc.
• 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.
• High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• 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.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Perform rigorous physical labor as required.
• Identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized conductors.
• Comprehend & learn OSHA Standards for Shoring & Trenching.
• 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.
• Work productively from an aerial device.
• Obtain knowledge of wire pulling techniques.
• Learn and understand how to sag wire from structure or bucket.
• Assembly and erect poles to all heights.
• Framing and setting most basic line structures.
• Framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
• Install all types of compression connections.
• Work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Properly install and remove PPE and cover up.
• Properly inspect rubber goods, covers and PPE.
• Climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
• Identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Understand minimum approach distance.
• Understand flag and tag procedures.
• Perform basic bucket rescue/escape.

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.
• 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, demonstrate and enforce requirements & best practices.
• Lead and record Job Task Safety Analysis (JTSA) meetings.
• Quality work ethic and committed to optimal Customer Service.
• Coordinate essential personnel on-site for the project to include crew mobilization, subcontractors, traffic control, etc.
• 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.
• High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• 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.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Perform rigorous physical labor as required.
• Identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized conductors.
• Comprehend & learn OSHA Standards for Shoring & Trenching.
• 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.
• Work productively from an aerial device.
• Obtain knowledge of wire pulling techniques.
• Learn and understand how to sag wire from structure or bucket.
• Assembly and erect poles to all heights.
• Framing and setting most basic line structures.
• Framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
• Install all types of compression connections.
• Work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Properly install and remove PPE and cover up.
• Properly inspect rubber goods, covers and PPE.
• Climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
• Identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Understand minimum approach distance.
• Understand flag and tag procedures.
• Perform basic bucket rescue/escape.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• 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.
• 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.
• Obtain knowledge of wire stringing techniques.
• Learn and understand how to sag wire from structure or bucket.
• Assembly and erect poles to all heights.
• Framing and setting most basic line structures.
• Framing a de-energized pole structure in the air.
• Install all types of compression connections.
• Work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Properly install and remove PPE and cover up.
• Properly inspect rubber goods, covers and PPE.
• Climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
• Identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Understand minimum approach distance.
• Understand flag and tag procedures.
• Perform basic bucket rescue/escape.

Skills

• Safe operation of heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, mini-excavators, etc.
• Reading and interpreting site plans, construction prints/drawings and scopes of work.
• Effective communication, demonstrate and enforce requirements & best practices.
• Leading and recording Job Task Safety Analysis (JTSA) meetings.
• Managing supplies, materials and equipment necessary to complete assigned work.
• Communicating with project personnel as required.
• Understanding and following detailed construction schedules.
• Performing rigorous physical labor.
• Identifying primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Working with energized enclosures.
• Operating Digger Derrick, Backhoe, Trencher, Mini-Excavator, Knuckle Crane, etc.
• Grounding procedures.
• Working in confined spaces.
• Installing, removing and inspecting Rubber Goods / Cover Up / PPE.
• Phasing out a line using phasing sticks.
• Planning safe work based on a job print or work order.
• Understanding minimum approach distance.
• Understanding flag and tag procedures.
• Performing basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Operating mobile devices/apps.
• Learning wire pulling techniques.
• Learning to understand and read blueprints.
• Learning distribution voltages on a circuit.
• Learning to understand and read blueprints.
• Learning to understand and read blueprints.
• Learning to understand and read blueprints.
• Learning to understand and read blueprints.
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