Groundman - Power Line Crew (CDL & Travel)

Chain Electric Company; Watson (LA); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Chain Electric Company is looking for a Groundman in Watson, LA to prepare vehicles and equipment, stock material, and support Lineman in power line construction and storm restoration. This entry-level role requires readiness to travel and work varied hours, with CDL required and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities include ground work, equipment prep, tool handling, and safe operation around work zones, driving Chain vehicles, and assisting with maintenance and site readiness.

Qualifikationen

• Must be able to travel 100% of the time.
• Willing to work irregular hours, weekends and holidays.
• Must obtain a valid CDL.
• Must live within one-hour drivetime of Watson, LA.
• No intrastate CDL restriction.
• Must possess own hand tools.
• Must have a good driving record.
• Able to perform physically demanding construction duties in harsh weather.
• Able to read and follow instructions.
• Must travel on short notice.
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Must have hearing ability for distant sounds.
• Must have normal color vision and depth perception.

Aufgaben

• The groundman ensures trucks are properly maintained and stocked with material commonly used on a daily basis.
• Prepares equipment and worksite for effective completion of assignments
• Works in close proximity of work area to anticipate the needs of the crew, preparing tools and equipment to hand to Lineman/crew members
• Verifies proper grounding of truck
• Safely controls traffic passing in, near and around work zones
• Digs ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, rakes, etc.
• Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them as needed.
• Lubricate, clean or repair machinery, equipment or tools
• Assists in performing maintenance as needed
• Operate a fork lift and other tools
• Use various hand and power tools safely
• Assists lineman framing poles on the ground.
• Assists with washing and maintaining equipment in proper working order.
• Drive and operate the various Chain vehicles.
• Keeps work areas clean and organized, picking up scrap wire, discarded materials, etc.
• Performs any and all other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Kenntnisse

Physical strength

Manual dexterity

Safety awareness

Reading/comprehension

Ausbildung

CDL license

Tools

Forklift operation

Hand tools

Jobbeschreibung

Chain Electric Company is looking for a Groundman in Watson, LA to prepare vehicles and equipment, stock material, and support Lineman in power line construction and storm restoration. This entry-level role requires readiness to travel and work varied hours, with CDL required and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities include ground work, equipment prep, tool handling, and safe operation around work zones, driving Chain vehicles, and assisting with maintenance and site readiness.