Groundman

About This Role

This Groundman role assists in building, repairing, and maintaining telecommunication distribution systems by preparing construction sites, handling materials, operating equipment, and supporting craft workers.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare construction sites, removing debris and hazards
• Perform new construction, maintenance, or repair of energized and de-energized overhead and underground lines safely
• Assist with installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, cross-arms, insulators, switches, and switchgear
• Set poles and anchors
• Identify utilities and monitor digging to prevent utility hits
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Restock trucks with supplies, ensuring crews have proper tools
• Operate vehicles and equipment professionally

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year experience (on-the-job training offered)
• Ability to work long periods including evenings and weekends
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly, and up to 100 lbs as needed
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods and in extreme weather conditions
• Basic understanding of equipment set up and grounding
• Excellent mechanical skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work as a team
• Oral communication skills

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one (1) year experience (on-the-job training offered)