Substation Crew - All Positions (Foreman/A, B , C Lineman/Operator/Groundman

Sumter Utilities Inc; New Hill (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Life Insurance options

Job summary

Sumter Utilities Inc in New Hill, NC is actively seeking Substation Crews, including Foreman, A/B/C Lineman, Operator, and Groundman. Candidates must have prior construction crew experience and a commitment to safety.

Successful applicants will enjoy competitive wages, a complete benefits package including health and retirement plans, and opportunities for apprenticeship.

All classifications are welcome to apply. Candidates without a valid Class A CDL may be required to obtain one within ninety days of employment.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working in construction teams.
• Possession of a valid Class A CDL is highly preferred.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor including digging and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and technical guidance to crew members.
• Ensure safety and compliance with all work regulations.
• Operate heavy machinery safely on job sites.

Skills

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Heavy equipment operation

Blueprint interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Class A CDL (preferred)

Tools

Heavy machinery

Safety equipment

Job description

Job Overview

Sumter Utilities, Inc. (a Quanta Services company) seeks entire Substation Crews, including Foreman, A Lineman, B Lineman, C Lineman, Operator, and Groundman.

Successful candidates will possess existing experience working together as a construction crew. Preference may also be given to candidates who can bring additional qualified candidates to form entire work crews.

Safety is a core value for our company; substantial weight will be given in the selection process to candidates demonstrating a shared commitment to safe operations.

We offer competitive wages, paid vacation and holidays, and a full benefit package including Health, Dental, Vision, Optional Critical Care Insurance, LifeLock Identity Protection, and both Company Paid & Supplemental Life Insurance. Benefits are available the first day of the next month following hire date. We also offer a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a substantial company match.

After six months of employment, employees are eligible to apply for entry into SUI's DOL Certified 4-Year Apprenticeship Program (must have a high school diploma or equivalent and CDL).

Possession of a valid Class A CDL is highly preferred. Those hired without a CDL may be required to obtain one within ninety days of employment.

All Classifications can apply to this job posting.

General Requirements

• Able/willing to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Able/willing to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able/willing to work overtime, when required.
• Have total commitment to safety and compliance.

Roles and Responsibilities

Foreman

• Provide direct supervision and technical guidance to linemen, equipment operators, and groundmen performing maintenance and construction on underground utility projects.
• PROFICIENT in reading and interpreting site plans, construction prints, drawings, and scopes of work.
• PROFICIENT in safe operation of heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, and mini-excavators.
• Have total commitment to safety and compliance. Able to effectively communicate, demonstrate, and enforce requirements and best practices.
• Possess advanced understanding of compliance with OSHA Shoring & Trenching standards.
• Must be able to effectively lead and record job task safety analysis (JTSA) meetings.
• Must have a quality work ethic and be committed to optimal customer service.
• Responsible for coordinating essential personnel on site for the project to include crew mobilization, subcontractors, traffic control, and more.
• Possess comfort level with using new technologies (mobile devices and apps) or show willingness to learn to bring job‑site access to improved information and efficiencies.
• Efficiently manage all supplies, materials, and equipment necessary to complete assigned work.
• Assist with planning, directing and budgeting activities concerned with the completion of underground line construction projects.
• Communicate directly with general foremen, superintendents, construction managers, project managers, line crews, and other project personnel as required.
• Understand and follow detailed construction schedules.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalency.
• Able to coordinate and collaborate effectively with multiple levels within the company—from fellow field professionals to back‑office support functions.
• Willing to travel and work away from home.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, demonstrate, and encourage teamwork skills and be able to understand, comprehend, and follow directions in the workplace.

A Lineman

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor as required, including but not limited to digging, rigging, lifting, and rescue operations.
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Possess working knowledge of OSHA Shoring & Trenching standards.
• Proficient in all aspects of working with energized enclosures.
• Possess professional demeanor and interact in a positive way with fellow crew members, the general public, and customer representatives.
• Proficient in understanding and reading blueprints.
• Able to properly pull in underground conductors.
• Capable of leading crew in preparation/installation of pad‑mount transformers and enclosures in the absence of a crew foreman or with minimal supervision.
• Comprehensive knowledge of operations in terminating underground conductors and secondaries.
• Proficient at operating digger derricks, backhoes, trenchers, mini‑excavators, knuckle cranes, and similar equipment.
• Proficient in all aspects of heavy lifting and rigging.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Proficient in grounding procedures.
• Capable of working in confined spaces.
• Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• Understands proper use of phasing sticks.
• Able/willing to function within a team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate.
• Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order.
• Understands minimum approach distance.
• Understands flag and tag procedures.
• Capable of performing basic bucket rescue and escape.
• Must be able to effectively lead a job task safety analysis (JTSA) meeting or tailgate briefing.
• Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers.

B Lineman

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de‑energized conductors.
• Capable of pulling in underground conductors and setting street‑light poles.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Capable of comprehending and learning OSHA standards for shoring and trenching.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Capable of learning distribution voltages on a circuit.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Capable of learning to understand and read blueprints.
• Capable of assisting with inspecting and recognizing structural problems.
• Capable of assisting in troubleshooting.
• Able/willing to function within a team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate.
• Able to work alone on de‑energized lines.
• Capable of obtaining knowledge of wire‑pulling techniques.
• Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
• Capable of working in confined spaces.
• Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover‑up.
• Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods, covers, and PPE.
• Understands how to tie various lineman knots.
• Capable of making up and using a hand line.
• Understands principles of proper equipment set‑up.
• Able to identify different types of materials used in underground line work.
• Understands minimum approach distance.
• Understands flag and tag procedures.
• Capable of performing basic bucket rescue and escape.

C Lineman

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of de‑energized and energized conductors under direct supervision or instruction by a qualified employee.
• Be willing and able to maintain active enrollment in the SUI apprenticeship program (high school diploma or equivalent is required for program enrollment).
• Capable of setting poles and anchors according to safety policies and specifications.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Do all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Capable of learning distribution voltages on a circuit.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Capable of learning to understand and read blueprints.
• Capable of assisting with inspecting and recognizing structural problems.
• Able to work productively from an aerial device.
• Capable of assisting in troubleshooting.
• Able/willing to function within a team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate.
• Able to work alone on de‑energized lines.
• Capable of obtaining knowledge of wire‑stringing techniques.
• Capable of learning and understanding how to sag wire from structure or bucket.
• Able to assist with assembly and erect poles to all heights.
• Able to assist in framing and setting the most basic line structures.
• Able to assist in framing an energized pole structure in the air.
• Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover‑up.
• Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods, covers, and PPE.
• Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
• Understands how to tie various lineman knots.
• Capable of making up and using a hand line.
• Understands grounding procedures.
• Understands principles of proper equipment set‑up.
• Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Understands minimum approach distance.
• Understands flag and tag procedures.
• Capable of performing basic bucket rescue and escape.

Equipment Operator

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de‑energized underground lines.
• PROFICIENT in safe operation of heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, mini‑excavators, and knuckle cranes.
• Possess professional demeanor and interact in a positive way with fellow crew members, the general public, and customer representatives.
• Possess basic knowledge of proper techniques for pulling in underground utility lines.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Possess basic understanding of construction blueprints and how to follow under direction.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Possess working knowledge of rigging principles.
• Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Capable of receiving and following directions.
• Able/willing to function within a team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate.
• Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in underground construction work.
• Understands the basic concepts of equipment set‑up.
• Capable of working in or around confined spaces.
• Capable of making up and using a hand line.
• Possess knowledge to properly inspect rubber goods, cover, and PPE.

Groundman

• Perform various manual tasks in the construction and maintenance of underground power systems.
• Able to understand, interpret, and follow direction from the crew foreman and senior crew members.
• Able to comprehend and apply training in safety, first aid, and job/task‑specific topics.
• Willing and able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Apply positive teamwork with fellow crew members.
• Demonstrate a professional appearance and attitude in dealings with co‑workers, customers, subcontractors, and the general public.
• Assemble materials on the ground and move into the work area using safe methods as needed.
• Assist other crew members in filling pole holes and trenching using a shovel.
• Flag traffic and set up job sites as directed.
• Maintain organization of tools and materials on work vehicles.
• Clean up and organize job sites at completion of work.
• When aptitude is demonstrated and work allows, may receive training in the operation of vehicles, power equipment, tools, and electrical systems.

The employee is required to sit; frequently climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or maneuver up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or maneuver up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work is primarily performed outdoors so physical exposure to often extreme weather conditions, animals and insects and other outdoor hazards is unavoidable and required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Sumter Utilities Inc. is an Equal Opportunity – Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace Employer.