Distribution Groundman: Power the Grid, Build Clean Energy

Southern California Edison (SCE); Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern California Edison (SCE) is seeking a Distribution Groundman to assist with constructing, inspecting, maintaining, and restoring overhead and underground distribution systems in Ventura, CA. You will support Linemen, handle materials, and learn line construction methods on-site.

Preferred candidates have groundman experience, a pole climbing endorsement, and CPR certification. Relocation is not offered; DOT screening applies.

Qualifications

• Experience or training with basic construction activities.
• Possess a valid Class A motor vehicle operator's license.
• Experience with electrical tools, materials, and methods employed in overhead and underground line construction.
• Experience as a Groundman working on overhead and underground construction.
• Certificate of completion from SCE-accredited training program with Pole Climbing Endorsement.
• Experience with performing heavy manual labor.
• CPR certification from Red Cross or American Heart Association.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Construction basics

Groundman experience

Pole climbing endorsement

CPR certification

Education

Pole Climbing Endorsement (certificate)

Job description

Southern California Edison (SCE) is seeking a Distribution Groundman to assist with constructing, inspecting, maintaining, and restoring overhead and underground distribution systems in Ventura, CA. You will support Linemen, handle materials, and learn line construction methods on-site.

Preferred candidates have groundman experience, a pole climbing endorsement, and CPR certification. Relocation is not offered; DOT screening applies.