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.
• Have total commitment to Safety and Compliance.
• Able to effectively communicate, demonstrate and enforce requirements & best practices.
• Possess advanced understanding of compliance with OSHA Shoring & Trenching standards.
• Must be able to 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) or show willingness to learn. Such tools are bringing Jobsite access to improved information and efficiencies.
• Efficiently 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.
• Able to coordinate & collaborate effectively with multiple levels within company—from fellow field professionals to back office support functions.
• 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/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.
• 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.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of operations in terminating UG conductors & secondaries.
• Capable of leading crew in preparation/installation of pad mount transformers & enclosures, in absence of Crew Foreman or with minimal supervision.
• 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.
• 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.
• Able/willing 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 assist with installing all types of compression connections.
• Capable of working in confined spaces.
• Possess knowledge to properly install, remove and inspect Rubber Goods / Cover Up / PPE.
• Understands how to tie various lineman knots.
• 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.
• Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Possess 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.
• Capable of leading crew in preparation/installation of pad mount transformers & enclosures, in absence of Crew Foreman or with minimal supervision.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• Have total commitment to Safety and Compliance.
• Able to effectively communicate, demonstrate and enforce requirements & best practices.
• Possess advanced understanding of compliance with OSHA Shoring & Trenching standards.
• Must be able to 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) or show willingness to learn. Such tools are bringing Jobsite access to improved information and efficiencies.
• Efficiently 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.
• Able to coordinate & collaborate effectively with multiple levels within company—from fellow field professionals to back office support functions.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

Pay

Competitive wages.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate project needs.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of operations in terminating UG conductors & secondaries.
• Capable of leading crew in preparation/installation of pad mount transformers & enclosures, in absence of Crew Foreman or with minimal supervision.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Able/willing 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 assist with installing all types of compression connections.
• Capable of working in confined spaces.
• Possess knowledge to properly install, remove and inspect Rubber Goods / Cover Up / PPE.