Electric Groundman

Lampasas Economic Development Corporation; Lampasas (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lampasas, Texas, seeks an Electric Groundman to assist the Electric Lineman in building and maintaining power systems, ensuring outages are minimized and providing courteous customer service. This full-time role reports to the Electric Crew Supervisor, involves outdoor work, operating basic equipment, loading materials, digging, and supporting safety procedures.

A high school diploma or GED and a Texas Driver's License Class C are required; a Class B CDL must be obtained within 12

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Texas Drivers' Licence Class C required.
• Ability to obtain Texas CDL Class B within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Assists Electric Lineman in building and maintaining power systems.
• Cleans and stocks utility trucks and equipment.
• Sends materials up poles and pulls service wires.
• Digs holes, hauls materials, and performs related duties.
• Maintains safety and provides courteous customer service.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Electric Groundman Department: Electric Department Class No.937 Salary: $21.596 hourly DOQ EEOC Category: Service-Maintenance Position Status: Full-Time Pay Group: 21 FY 26-27 FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Primary Purpose:

Assists Electric Lineman in the building and maintenance of power systems to keep outages to a minimum; performs courteous customer service.

Organization Relationships:

• Reports to: Electric Crew Supervisor; may receive direction from Electric Superintendent.


• Directs: This is a non-supervisory position.


• Other: Has frequent contact with customers, city administration, and various employees within the City of Lampasas.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supports Lineman employees;


• Cleans utility trucks;


• Stocks utility trucks with materials, poles, and transformers;


• Sends materials up pole using hand line;


• Pulls up service wire on hand line;


• Digs and fills holes;


• Cuts and hauls brush; and


• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned

Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of general electrical system principles, practices, procedures, and safety codes; basic electrical design; standard office practices and procedures.


• Knowledge of the safe operation of motorized equipment as it relates to the Texas Motor Vehicle Code; and


• Ability to accurately interpret instructions related to assisting in building, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems; remain safety conscious at all times; communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public; and identify equipment and tools used in building, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED;


• Texas Drivers' Licence Class C


• Ability to obtain a valid Texas commercial drivers' licence (CDL) Class B within the first 12 months of employment

Working Conditions:

Works outdoors in varied weather conditions. Work may be performed in rough terrain. Work schedule shall include evening, weekends, and holiday hours. Sitting, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, and lifting required. Will be subject to random drug screening.

Conditions of Employment:

Selected candidate must submit to and pass the following (at the City's expense):

• Criminal background check


• Pre-employment physical and drug screening


• Driving Record Check

Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid Texas Class C Drivers' Licence as the incumbent shall be appointed to drive a City vehicle during the performance of his/her duties.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.