Underground Groundperson

Description

Underground Distribution Groundperson A is an entry-level position aimed at building a career in maintaining and repairing underground distribution and transmission systems. Pay details are provided during the interview process, and benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, short/long-term disability coverage, a matching 401(k) plan, paid holidays and vacation, free work attire, and an employee payroll deduction program.

• Perform new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized underground line work following company-established safety and health standards.
• Problem-solve with unidentified circumstances on any job.
• Maintain daily testing and inspection of assigned tools and equipment.
• Excavate to assist in the installation of structures or cable as required by contract specifications.
• Contact public and private property owners professionally to communicate work to be performed.
• Participate in company training of all regional safety guidelines and comply with regional safety policies.
• Operate various tools for the work (manual digging devices, wrenches, hammers, come-alongs, jack hammer, and hand-line).
• Report all potential equipment and crew safety hazards to the Foreperson.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to follow directions, work safely and productively.
• Problem-solve with unidentified circumstances on any job.
• Identify, operate, and service all required tools and equipment (e.g., bucket truck, digger derrick truck, tensioners, puller, rollers, hand tamp, chain saw, concrete saw, shovel).

Education & Experience

• Ability to provide proof of work experience, schooling, and other certifications obtained during career.

Pre-Screen

Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver License Required, willingness to obtain a valid CDL within 90 days of employment preferred.

Physical Requirements

• RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, Crawling, and Climbing Poles
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): Stooping, Kneeling, Squatting, Body Twisting, Sense of Touch, Range of Motion, Pushing, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs, Balancing, and Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• FREQUENT (up to 66%): Walking, Manual Dexterity, Seeing Distant, Climbing On/Off Truck, Gripping, Lifting Over 10 lbs. up to 50 lbs., Reaching, Depth Perception, Lifting, Carrying, and Pulling.
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Standing, Speaking Clearly, Seeing, Hearing-Speech Range, Color Vision, Lifting Up to 10 lbs.

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. Please note: All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check. Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Notice to Agencies

We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.