What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundman position at Site Worker?
Job Summary
The Groundman position is an entry-level role focused on the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical transmission systems. This position involves assisting experienced linemen and performing various manual labor tasks to support the installation and upkeep of transmission lines. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and a commitment to learning in a physically demanding environment.
Responsibilities
- Assists Linemen to gain poles, frame cross-arms, assemble guys, and splice wire.
- Loads and unloads material.
- Raises material and tools on pole or tower by use of handline.
- Dismantles material removed from the line and places on trucks.
- Digs holes for poles and anchors.
- Drives ground rods and pull wires and guys to tension.
- Attends winch while handling heavy material and attends reels while stringing wire.
- Makes and maintains trails, fells trees, hoes weeds around poles and towers.
- Learns tools, materials, and methods of line construction and maintenance.
- Operates truck and power equipment used in overhead and underground line construction. May occasionally operate vehicles up to the 12,000 lb. unladen weight class.
- Maintains a safety "own it" attitude where you choose to be safe for what and who you value.
- Performs other miscellaneous manual labor functions as advised.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience or training with basic construction activities.
- Possess a valid Class A motor vehicle operator's license.
Preferred
- Experience with electrical tools, materials, and methods employed in overhead and underground line construction and maintenance.
- Experience as a Groundman working on overhead and underground construction.
- A certificate or Pole Climbing Endorsement from a Lineman's College, Electrical Lineman Apprentice Program, Electrical Line Worker or Electrical Utility Program.
- Experience with performing heavy manual labor.
- CPR certification from Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.40 - $29.38 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Concord, NC 28026: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $29
