GroundmanAre you ready to join a dynamic team that plays a crucial role in shaping the future of power infrastructure in the U.S.? As a Groundman at United Utility, you'll be at the heart of our operations, working to ensure the reliability and efficiency of our electrical systems. The Groundman position is your first step to a rewarding career in the construction and maintenance of our nation's Power Grid. You will assist your team in building, repairing, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems.Key ResponsibilitiesSecuring the safety of yourself and othersAssisting fellow line-workers in meeting project objectivesReadily joining storm restoration efforts in times of needOperating vehicles and equipment in a professional mannerWorks safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead workProperly inspects rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Understands when to wear personal protective equipmentStrings overhead wireSets poles and anchorsAssists with installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, cross-arms, insulators, switches and switchgearAssists in replacing fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systemsFrequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and othersUnderstand basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tyingPossess a basic knowledge of materials used in line workAble to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuitMust be familiar with induced voltageCapable of assisting with the installation and hook up of a single-phase transformerCapable of performing basic bucket rescue/escapeUnderstands the basic concepts of equipment set up and groundingCapable of working at heights and/or confined spacesUnderstands minimum approach distanceUnderstands excavation and shoring requirementsCapable of checking voltage on transformersCapable of installing and removing a serviceMust be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do soKey QualificationsHigh School Degree, or equivalent, with 3 years of experience.Valid CDL Class A driver's license.Understanding of basic and/or advanced electrical principles, including knowledge of electricity and how to safely work around it.Knowledge of customer's specifications and proficiency in all phases of line construction.Ability to comply with proper safety standards, procedures, and work practices.Clarity of vision with the ability to judge distance and space relationships, hand-eye coordination, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.Ability to work outdoors, even in extreme weather conditions.Available to work weekends and/or nights.Willing to work out of market or away from home as work demands, traveling extensively when needed.Key Nice-To-Haves5 years of experience.OSHA 10 and Buck Squeeze Certifications a plus.The physical demands described here are typical of those that must be met by a team-member to successfully perform the essential functions of their job in powerline construction.
While performing the duties of this job, team-members are regularly required to talk or hear. The team-member is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle and feel; and reach with hands and arms. The team-member is frequently required to perform rigorous physical labor; sit; climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.); or balance; and stoop, kneel crouch or crawl. Team-members frequently lift or move up to or in-excess of 50 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, team-members may frequently be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Team-members are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.
Powerline construction work is performed outside and is subject to diverse weather conditions.