Groundman - Overhead - Fort Lauderdale, FL

VetJobs; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs is seeking a Groundman in Fort Lauderdale, FL to support the construction and maintenance of overhead electric distribution systems. You will assist the crew under the Foreman, performing essential field work in all weather conditions on-site.

The role requires physical labor, a valid driver's license with CDL within 60 days, travel readiness, and willingness to work overtime, weekends, and during outages. Safety PPE is mandatory and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license; CDL within 60 days.
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Willing to work outside normal hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead distribution systems.
• Install and repair power lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions and outages.
• Follow safety protocols and PPE usage.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

CDL within 60 days

Travel long distances

Lift 50 pounds

Overtime and weekend work

PPE safety awareness

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Position Summary

The Groundman position is your first step to a rewarding career in the construction and maintenance of our nation's Power Grid. You will assist your team in building, repairing, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems. You will report to the Foreman.

Essential Functions

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair overhead distribution systems while putting safety first.
• Help install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
• Available to work outages, storms, emergencies including on call rotation.
• Follow all safety protocols including PPE use and a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.
• Inspect rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Understanding of when to wear personal protective equipment.
• Will perform rigorous physical labor.

Auto req ID

486304BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Driver's License and able to obtain a CDL within 60 days.
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work for extended periods at job locations, including out‑of‑state assignments.
• Willing to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the responsibilities of this job, you will be required to talk, listen and use hand signals to communicate. The job frequently requires you to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle objects, operate tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. While performing the responsibilities of this job, you are frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. You are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. You will perform job responsibilities in extreme heat, cold, wet, windy, and storm conditions.

City

Fort Lauderdale

State

Florida

Job Category

Operations

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

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