Groundperson — Substation Maintenance & Construction

Utilities Service, LLC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Groundperson to support the area General Foreperson with switching, maintenance, and construction of substation equipment. The role emphasizes adherence to protective measures and conducting routine substation inspections to ensure safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include ground-level work, area clearing, material assembly, traffic flagging, and coordinating with apprentices.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Pre-employment drug screen, background and/or MVR check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Performs all work from the ground.
• Clears work area around structures.
• Excavates to assist in the installation of structures or cable as required by contract specification.
• Communicates work to be performed to public and private property owners.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Foreperson relating to utility line work.
• Assembles material on the ground to be installed by the lineperson or apprentice.
• Flags traffic.
• Operates various tools for the work (hand digging devices, wrenches, hammers, come-alongs, jackhammer, hand line, etc.).
• Working hours may extend into night and exceed an eight hour day.

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Groundperson to support the area General Foreperson with switching, maintenance, and construction of substation equipment. The role emphasizes adherence to protective measures and conducting routine substation inspections to ensure safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include ground-level work, area clearing, material assembly, traffic flagging, and coordinating with apprentices.