Groundman - Overhead Electric Utility Construction

Quanta Services, Inc.; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Power and Signalization, a Quanta Services Inc. company, seeks a Groundman to assist Line Technicians in constructing and maintaining overhead electric distribution and transmission systems.

This field role supports crews on the right-of-way and involves loading, groundwork, and equipment handling. You will work outdoors with potential exposure to energized lines, moving equipment, and manual tasks.

Qualifications

• Must hold a commercial driver's license and DOT card.
• Must maintain a safe driving record.
• Must supply personal tools.
• Must be able to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean and organized job site and equipment.
• Supplies tools and equipment to linemen.
• Digs trenches, fills, and tamps holes, and drives ground rods.
• Frames poles on the ground.
• Prepares armor rods, ties wires, and sets up handlines on the ground.
• Cares for rubber protective equipment, fiberglass sticks, and other safety-related gear.
• Moves and lifts heavy equipment and materials.
• Climbs energized or de-energized poles after proper qualification.
• Assists in maintaining proper traffic control around the work area.
• Positions cables for construction.
• Operates chainsaws to cut and trim trees or undergrowth along the right-of-way.
• Performs work on energized secondary meter connections after qualification.
• Follows all safety rules when working on electrical equipment.
• Completes other projects as assigned.

Skills

CDL (Commercial Driver's License)

DOT card

Personal tools

Follow instructions

Job description

Carolina Power and Signalization, a Quanta Services Inc. company, seeks a Groundman to assist Line Technicians in constructing and maintaining overhead electric distribution and transmission systems.

This field role supports crews on the right-of-way and involves loading, groundwork, and equipment handling. You will work outdoors with potential exposure to energized lines, moving equipment, and manual tasks.