Laborer

Pcapower; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Power Corporation of America/Southeast Power Corporation is seeking an entry-level Laborer to support the crew in construction, maintenance, and repair of energized and de-energized distribution, transmission and substation systems.

This on-site role involves outdoor work, basic rigging, PPE use, and the ability to lift heavy objects while following safety rules. Candidates must read and communicate in English and be willing to travel as needed across the state.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Outdoor work with exposure to cold, heat, inclement weather, and noise.
• Willing to work in various locations across the state and for extended periods.
• Ability to perform tasks safely and follow company policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in completing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized systems.
• Assist in replacing fuses in transformers and clearing faulted circuits and systems.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Understand basic rigging, hand lines and lineman knot tying.
• Follow instructions and work as part of a crew to complete tasks.

Job description

The Laborer position is an entry-level position in the construction, maintenance and repair of distribution, transmission & substation systems.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified Individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions considering business necessity.

Essential Functions

• Work safely while providing assistance to the crew in completion of new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized work.
• Assists in replacing fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems.
• Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Understands basic rigging, hand lines and lineman knot tying.
• Understands the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Capable of receiving and following directions.
• Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in line work.
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Capable of assisting with the installation and hook up of a single-phase transformer.
• Understands the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding.
• Capable of performing excavation and shoring.
• Capable of checking voltage on transformers.
• Capable of installing and removing a service.
• Understands when to wear personnel protective equipment (PPE).
• Understands how and when to use Kellum grips.
• Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.

Other Requirements

• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Work is performed outside and includes exposure to extreme cold, heat inclement weather & noise.
• Willing to work in various locations across the state/country and for extended periods, when required.
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.
• CDL is not required but a plus; Valid Driver's license required
• Willing to submit and pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Ability to perform all assigned tasks in a safe and effective manner
• Ability to understand and communicate information and work in a team environment
• Able to stoop, kneel, crouch, dig, climb and reach
• Able to lift, carry and place heavy objects
• Must have acceptable MVR
• We participate in E-Verify

Required Physical Demands

This role does require the physical ability to climb, bend stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and repetitive motions.

Physical Demands C Lift/Carry

Stand C 10 lbs. or less C

Walk C 11-20 lbs. F

Manually Manipulate F 50+ lbs. N

Reach Over Shoulder F

Crawl O 12 lbs. or less F

Squat or Kneel F 13-25 lbs. F

Speak C 40+ lbs. O

Other Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - rubber gloves/sleeves, hard hats, safety glasses, goggles, shields, face masks
• Sense of Balance
• Ability to sustain awkward positions/posture

Thecompany has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this Job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

Power Corporation of America/Southeast Power Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.