GROUNDMAN - Transmission

Chain Electric Co Inc; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain Electric Company in Victoria, TX is seeking a Groundman to organize and prepare vehicles with the tools and materials needed for power line work. You will assist the Lineman in construction, repair, maintenance, and storm restoration while prioritizing safety and efficiency.

This entry-level role requires readiness to travel, work irregular hours, and lift heavy materials; you must obtain a CDL-A license within six months and reside within one hour of Victoria.

Qualifications

• Travel 100% of the time
• Live within one-hour drive of Victoria, TX
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Must obtain CDL-A within six months
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Available for irregular hours, weekends and holidays
• Ability to read and follow instructions

Responsibilities

• Maintain and stock trucks with materials used daily
• Prepare equipment and worksite for assignments
• Assist Lineman and crew, handing tools and equipment
• Drive and operate chain vehicles
• Keep work areas clean and organized
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

The Groundman position organizes and prepares vehicles with the correct tools and materials to ensure jobs go smoothly and safely. Assists the Lineman in the various facets of power line construction, repair, maintenance and storm restoration.

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 requireslittle to no independent decision making and works under immediatesupervision to complete specific assignments. As more experience/knowledge is obtained, more independence may be exercised on routine job tasks, while remainingunder close supervision.
• The groundman ensures trucks areproperly maintained and stocked with material commonly used on a dailybasis.
• Prepares equipment and worksite for effectivecompletion of assignments
• Works in close proximity of work areato anticipate the needs of the crew, preparing tools and equipment to handto Lineman/crew members
• Verifies proper grounding of truck
• Safely controls traffic passing in,near and around work zones
• Digs ditches or trenches, backfillexcavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, usingpicks, shovels, rakes, etc.
• Load, unload, or identify buildingmaterials, machinery, or tools, distributing them as needed.
• Lubricate, clean or repair machinery,equipment or tools
• Assists in performing maintenance asneeded
• Operate a fork lift and other tools
• Use various hand and power toolssafely
• Assists lineman framing poles on theground.
• Assists with washing and maintainingequipment in proper working order.
• Drive and operate the various Chainvehicles.
• Keeps work areas clean and organized,picking up scrap wire, discarded materials, etc.
• Performs any and all other dutiesassigned 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
• Due to business needs, candidate must live within one-hour drivetime of Victoria, TX
• Possess a valid drivers license
• Must obtain CDL-A Drivers license within the first six months of employment
• Possess own hand tools
• Have a good driving record
• Ability to handle physicallydemanding construction duties in harsh weather conditions
• Ability to read and followinstructions
• Ability to travel at a moment’snotice
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Ability to hear from a long distance
• Must be able to see long distancesand differentiate between colors and have clear depth perception, as wellas 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.