Groundman - Overhead (Oncor) - Temple, TX

MSCCN; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,857,000; Full time

Job summary

MSCCN is seeking a Groundsman for on-site work in the Texas area. The role supports building and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems, reporting to the Foreman. You will perform outdoor labor in all weather and may be required to participate in outages and emergencies.

The position emphasizes safety, physical endurance, and the ability to travel when needed, with a focus on maintaining equipment and performing rigorous manual tasks on construction sites.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required; CDL within 60 days favorable.
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Able to lift and carry materials up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work extended hours including weekends/holidays/overtime.

Responsibilities

• Support crew in construction and maintenance of overhead electrical distribution systems.
• Assist in installation, repair, and inspection of power lines, poles, and related hardware.
• Maintain vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Work outdoors in varied weather and environmental conditions.
• Participate in on-call rotation for outages and emergencies.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Willing to travel

Physical stamina

Tools

CDL within 60 days

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. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience. 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.

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.