GROUNDMAN - Underground

Chain Electric Company; Richland (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain Electric Company in Mississippi is seeking a Groundman to support linemen in power line construction and storm restoration. The role focuses on preparing vehicles, tools, and materials, and ensuring safety on job sites.

This entry-level position requires willingness to travel 100%, flexibility for irregular hours, and a valid CDL. You will learn to operate basic equipment, assist with digging, loading materials, and maintaining equipment while working under close supervision.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position; no prior experience required.
• Must be able to travel 100% and work irregular hours.
• Valid CDL required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in harsh weather.
• Read and follow instructions; work under supervision initially.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment and worksite for assignment completion.
• Stock and maintain trucks with daily materials.
• Assist Lineman and crew with pole framing and tool handling.
• Safely control traffic around work zones.
• Operate forklift and other basic tools as needed.
• Keep work areas clean and organized and assist with maintenance.

Skills

CDL (valid)

Travel 100%

Lift 50 lbs

Read/Follow instructions

Flexible hours (weekends/holidays)

Hand/power tool use

Tools

Hand tools

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 possess a valid CDL
• Due to business needs, candidate must not have an intrastate restriction (K) on their CDL
• 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.