GROUNDMAN - Substation

Chain Electric Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain Electric Company is seeking an entry-level Groundman in Texas. The role involves supporting the crew, maintaining equipment, and preparing work sites. You will travel frequently and handle a variety of construction tasks in all weather conditions.

No prior experience is required, but you must be able to lift 50 lbs, possess your own tools, and maintain a good driving record. Duties include material handling, equipment maintenance, and assisting with pole framing and traffic control.

Qualifications

• Must be able to travel 100% of the time.
• Available to work irregular hours, weekends and holidays.
• Possess own hand tools.
• Have a good driving record.
• Physically capable of demanding construction duties in harsh weather.
• Able to read and follow instructions.
• Travel on short notice.
• Lift minimum of 50 lbs.
• Good vision and depth perception.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and stock trucks with materials used daily.
• Prepare equipment and worksites for assignments.
• Assist crew by supplying tools and materials.
• Verify grounding of trucks.
• Control traffic in work zones safely.
• Dig trenches and backfill to grade specs.
• Load/unload building materials and equipment.
• Lubricate and repair machinery and tools.
• Assist in maintenance tasks as needed.
• Operate forklifts and other vehicles.
• Assist lineman with pole framing on the ground.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Travel 100%

Irregular hours

Lifting capability

Read and follow instructions

Good driving record

Physical endurance

Tools

Forklift operation

Hand and power tools

Job description

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

This entry level position requires little to no independent decision making and works under immediate supervision to complete specific assignments. As more experience/knowledge is obtained, more independence may be exercised on routine job tasks, while remaining under close supervision.

• 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.

Although no prior experience is necessary, the successful candidate must meet the following basic qualifications to apply for the position of Groundman:

• Ability to travel 100% of the time
• Available to work irregular hours, weekends and holidays, as needed
• Possess own hand tools
• Have a good driving record
• Ability to handle physically demanding construction duties in harsh weather conditions
• Ability to read and follow instructions
• Ability to travel at a moment's notice
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to hear from a long distance
• Must be able to see long distances and differentiate between colors and have clear depth perception, as well as peripheral vision ability

Chain Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age (40 and above), religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status where otherwise qualified.