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Community Options, Inc.; Eunice (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is seeking an Overhead Distribution Groundperson in Eunice, Louisiana. The ideal candidate will handle the install and repair of overhead distribution systems, ensuring safety and efficiency. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay and a robust benefits package including health coverage and 401(k) matching.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Matching 401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays and Vacation

FR Clothing Provided

Employee Payroll Deduction Program

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment.
• Must work long hours and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction and maintenance of overhead line work.
• Ensure daily testing and inspection of assigned tools.
• Maintain safety standards during operations.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Safety Awareness

Education

Proof of work experience, schooling, and certifications

Tools

Manual digging devices

Wrenches

Jackhammer

Job description

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Overhead Distribution Groundperson

A skilled position with prior performance that understands the install and repair process for overhead distribution and transmission systems, which includes poles, cables, and electrical systems.

• Short/Long Term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• FR Clothing Provided
• Employee Payroll Deduction Program
  
  

Description

Overhead Distribution Groundperson

A skilled position with prior performance that understands the install and repair process for overhead distribution and transmission systems, which includes poles, cables, and electrical systems.

Pay: Competitive/Hourly (more detail during your interview process)

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• FR Clothing Provided
• Employee Payroll Deduction Program
  
  

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Perform new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead line workfollowing company established Safety and Health standards and from the ground.
• Assembles material on the ground to be installed by the lineperson or apprentice.
• Ability to problem solve with unidentified circumstances on any job.
• Ensure daily testing and inspection of assigned tools and equipment.
• Maintain company equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Excavates to assist in the installation of structures or cable as required by contract specification.
• Will have contact with public and private property owners to professionally communicate work to be performed.
• Participates in company training of all regional safety guidelines and is required to perform all work by the regional safety policies.
• Operates various tools for the work (manual digging devices, wrenches, hammers, come-alongs, jack hammer and hand-line etc.).
• All other duties as required or requested by Supervisors.
• Reports all potential equipment and crew safety hazards to Foreperson
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• May be able to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
• Must be able to work long hours and overtime during holidays, emergencies, weekends, etc.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Ability to provide proof of work experience, schooling, and other certifications obtained during career.
  
  

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.
  
  

License & Certifications:

• Driver License Required, willingness to obtain a valid CDL within 90 days of employment preferred.
  
  

Travel Requirements:

• Willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• RARE(less than 10%): Sitting, Crawling, and Climbing Poles
• OCCASIONAL(up to 33%): Stooping, Kneeling, Squatting, Body Twisting, Sense of Touch, Range of Motion, Pushing, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs, Balancing, and Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• FREQUENT(up to 66 %): Walking, Manual Dexterity, Seeing Distant, Climbing On/Off Truck, Gripping, Lifting Over 10 lbs. up to 50 lbs., Reaching, Depth Perception, Lifting, Carrying, and Pulling.
• CONTINUOUS(up to 100%): Standing, Speaking Clearly, Seeing, Hearing-Speech Range, Color Vision, Lifting Up to 10 lbs.
  
  

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please Note:

• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
  
  

Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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