Groundman - Underground (Duke) - Rock Hill, SC

VetJobs; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs is seeking a Groundman to start a rewarding career in underground electrical distribution work in Rock Hill, SC. You will assist the crew under a Foreman, performing excavation, installation, repair, and safety-focused tasks.

Outdoor, physically demanding work in varied conditions is expected, with overtime and on-call rotations. A High School diploma or GED is required and a CDL may be pursued within 60 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to obtain CDL within 60 days.
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work.
• Willing to work outside normal hours including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair underground distribution systems while putting safety first.
• Help install and repair underground facilities, underground conductors, and related hardware.
• Maintain excavation equipment including backhoes, trenchers, excavators, and pulling equipment.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind and storms.
• Available to work outages, emergencies, and on-call rotations.
• Follow safety protocols including PPE use and insulation procedures to isolate differences of potential.

Skills

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Outdoor work ability

Teamwork

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Backhoes

Trenchers

Excavators

PPE equipment

Job description

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. 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 underground electrical distribution systems. You will report to the Foreman.

Essential Functions

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair underground distribution systems while putting safety first.


• Help install and repair underground facilities, underground conductors, and related hardware.


• Maintain excavation equipment to include backhoes, trenchers, excavators, and pulling equipment.


• 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.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

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.

Work Environment

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 constructions 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.

City Rock Hill

State South Carolina

Job_Category Operations

Job Code Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor PIKE

Salary Range Not Disclosed