Groundman Class A CDL

Ultipro; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Expanse Electrical is hiring a Class A CDL Groundman/Operator to support distribution pole lines, substation work and URD. This entry-level position requires safety-minded individuals who can travel as needed and work at various sites.

You will assist journeyman linemen with construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical power systems, climb structures, and operate utility vehicles while following safety regulations. Excellent compensation and benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• 2 year minimum of field experience or coursework in Powerline trade.
• Safety-minded and follow safety regulations.
• Valid Driver’s License and Commercial Driver’s License.
• Reliable transportation to travel when necessary.
• Willing to submit to pre-employment, random and for-cause drug testing.
• Ability to converse in English.

Responsibilities

• Work safely in construction, maintenance, or repair of overhead power lines and equipment.
• Install poles, transformers, jumpers, switches and switchgear; troubleshoot primary and secondary systems.
• Climb structures and use required tools to perform tasks.
• Assist journeyman linemen with construction, maintenance, and repair as needed.

Skills

Safety mindset

English communication

Reliable transportation

Willing to submit to drug testing

Willing to travel

Education

Powerline trade coursework/2 years field experience

Job description

Overview
Expanse Electrical is looking for exceptional people to join our team. We have immediate openings for Class A CDL Groundman/Operators skilled in Distribution Pole Line, substation work and URD. This position works at various locations and may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands.

Responsibilities
Class A CDL Groundman/Operators will work safely in new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work, Distribution Pole Line, substation work and URD. Overhead wire, set poles and anchors, installs transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear. Will troubleshoot primary and secondary systems, replaces cutout fuses, and clears faulted circuits and systems. Capable to safely install and remove mechanical jumpers, understanding how to obtain a one shot on a re-closer. Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.

A lineman/groundman is an entry-level position that assists journeyman linemen with the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical power lines and equipment. Responsibilities include physical labor like digging trenches and setting poles, preparing and assembling materials and tools, operating utility vehicles and hand tools, performing site cleanup, stocking materials, and ensuring a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 year minimum of recent field experience or Coursework in Powerline trade
• Safety-minded and follow safety regulations
• Valid Driver’s License, Commercial Driver’s License
• Reliable transportation to travel when necessary
• Willing to submit to pre-employment, random and for-cause drug testing
• Ability to effectively and regularly converse and comprehend in English

About Expanse Electrical
Expanse Electrical Offers an Excellent Compensation Package that includes a competitive salary and enrollment into our comprehensive benefits package.

Expanse Electrical is a leader in professional services, specializing in oilfield electrical construction & maintenance; industrial electrical supplies (serving the oil & gas industries); natural gas pipeline automation; utility distribution & transmission lines; and power substations.

Preferred

Class A CDL

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