Substation Groundman

EC Source Services, LLC; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Energy Erectors seeks a Substation Groundman to learn and perform tasks in the construction of new substations and upgrades for electric utility projects. This traveling role covers sites across Florida, with per diem where applicable.

You will support crews by stocking materials, assisting with installation tasks, and maintaining safety and tool readiness under Foreman direction. This entry-level position focuses on safety, material handling, and basic substation work while providing on-the-job

Qualifications

• Must have a valid State Class C driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel around Florida.
• Ability to learn how to operate construction equipment and use hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site prep, demolition, trenching, backfilling, and clean-up at substations.
• Help install transformers, bus structures, switchgear, lines, and ground grids.
• Operate or assist with mobile equipment like skid steers and backhoes under supervision.
• Work around energized high voltage systems with care and safety.

Skills

Valid State C Driver's License

Willingness to travel Florida-wide

Learn construction equipment operation

Education

OSHA 10 Certification

Job description

Energy Erectors Company Description

Energy Erectors tackles terrain, technology, and timelines to construct state-of-the-art transmission systems, substations, and switchyards. With integrated in-house construction, engineering, procurement, and commissioning capabilities, Energy Erectors has the extensive experience and resources to deliver world-class solutions to complex power transmission and distribution projects. Our mission is to safely deliver the highest quality work, exceed client expectations, and relentlessly maintain a reputation for integrity.

Energy Erectors is a subsidiary of MasTec, a certified Minority-Controlled Company by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).

Job Summary

The Substation Groundman is the first step or learning phase in becoming a Substation Tech. This position includes concentration on learning safety procedures, making up material, stocking trailer, keeping trailer clean, and assisting other crew members in the everyday job function at the direction of the Foreman/Superintendent.

This role supports the construction of new Substations as well as modifications, and upgrades of existing Substations for Electrical Utility Companies throughout Florida. This is a traveling role that requires working in different job sites all over the state of Florida. Per diem is provided when applicable.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Work safely while assisting in new/existing construction and various tasks such as demolition, site preparation, excavating, backfilling, and landscaping, trenching, pole setting, cable labeling, and other substation related tasks such as construction clean-up.
• Assist with installing transformer and transformer banks, bus structures and switchgear, lines (underground/overhead), ground grid, control buildings, and other related substation material tasks.
• Will work with man baskets, skid steers, shovels, compactors, back hoes and other industry equipment.
• Frequently work around energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care.
• Maintain company tools in good working order.
• Understands and complies with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Obtain and maintain a valid State Class C driver’s license.
• Must be willing to travel around Florida.
• Ability to learn how to operate construction equipment and use hand tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

• Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.