Groundworker - Electric Utility (Outage Support)

Union-Rural-Electric-Cooperative,-Inc.; Marysville (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401K

Major Medical

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance & AD&D

9 Paid Holidays

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Union-Rural-Electric-Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Groundworker to assist with construction, operation and maintenance of distribution facilities under supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, accurate record-keeping and material readiness for daily work activities in a cooperative utility setting. Responsibilities include performing groundwork activities, supporting outage responses, processing timesheets, and maintaining a safe, cooperative work environment.

Qualifications

• Must obtain within 3 months a valid Ohio commercial driver's license and maintain an insurable driving record.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have the interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with employees, members and public in a variety of situations, exercising good judgment and maintaining a positive company image.
• Demonstrates initiative and judgment in decision making.
• Must possess a positive attitude, be a team player with high integrity at all times.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds- from floor to waist.
• Basic personal computing and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite are required.

Responsibilities

• Performs groundworker activities permitted with construction, operation and maintenance of distribution electrical facilities.
• Responsible for timely, accurate and proper electronic or paper processing as required including daily timesheets.
• Ensures proper and adequate materials are available for daily operations, maintaining material lists for daily work activities.
• Exercises professional courteous conduct in dealing with the member, other employees and the general public, projecting a positive public image.
• Assists with the objective of a culture of safety by maintaining a safe and clean work environment including, as directed, assistance with the warehouse, material storage areas and vehicles, adhering to safety policies, procedures and government regulations, and completing all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Provides support during major outages as directed by Line Technicians and/or Crew Leaders.
• Assists in achieving a greater degree of teamwork by performing all other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL license

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Physical strength

Initiative & judgment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Union-Rural-Electric-Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Groundworker to assist with construction, operation and maintenance of distribution facilities under supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, accurate record-keeping and material readiness for daily work activities in a cooperative utility setting. Responsibilities include performing groundwork activities, supporting outage responses, processing timesheets, and maintaining a safe, cooperative work environment.