TWL ELECTRIC GROUNDMAN

City-of-Tupel; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Tupelo is seeking a TWL Electric Groundman in Tupelo, MS. The role performs unskilled and semi-skilled manual work in the construction and maintenance of electric facilities, and works safely per construction standards.

Responsibilities include loading materials, placing barricades, digging holes for poles, pouring and finishing concrete, operating small equipment, assisting in pole setting and construction, and maintaining ducts and vaults.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or acceptable equivalent (GED).

Responsibilities

• Loads, unloads and carries materials, supplies and equipment.
• Places barricades and warning lights around work area; keeps work area orderly.
• Digs holes for poles and anchors by hand.
• Pours and finishes concrete.
• Operates small equipment and department vehicle as assigned.
• Assists in setting and removing poles and anchors; assists in pole treatment; assists in construction and maintenance of wooden, steel and concrete structures.
• Performs work necessary in the construction and maintenance of ducts, conduit, transformer vaults and other electric facilities.
• Checks tools/equipment and keeps in order.

Education

High School Diploma or GED (or acceptable equivalent)

Tools

Valid Mississippi driver's license

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

TWL ELECTRIC GROUNDMAN

Full Time SKILLED CRAFT Tupelo, MS, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1594

Summary:

Performs unskilled and semi-skilled manual work in the construction and maintenance of electric facilities; performs work in a safe manner according to construction standards; assists in other duties as directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Loads, unloads and carries materials, supplies and equipment.
• Places barricades and warning lights around work area; keeps work area orderly.
• Digs holes for poles and anchors by hand.
• Pours and finishes concrete.
• Operates air hammer, air tamper, small trenching machines and various other types of small equipment; operates department vehicle as assigned.
• Assists in setting and removing poles and anchors; assists in applying pole treatment; assists in the construction and maintenance of wooden, steel and concrete structures.
• Performs work necessary in the construction and maintenance of ducts, conduit, transformer vaults and other electric facilities.
• Checks tools/equipment and keeps in order.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or Acceptable Equivalent (i.e. GED).

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to communicate (verbally) in a clear and concise manner with work associates and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Accuracy in basic mathematical calculations (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) and knowledge and application of units of measure.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking in routine and non-routine functions of operation, maintenance and construction of overhead and underground electric utility installations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid driver's license from the State of Mississippi.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is routinely required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must routinely lift and/or move fifty (50) or more pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to all types of weather conditions, traffic conditions, and high voltage; may be subject to storm and/or emergency work and the normal hazards of construction work.

Disclaimer:

Must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing a significant safety threat to self or others; the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skill required of all personnel so classified. The job description is not an employment agreement and/or expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

To comply with the Americans Disability Act (ADA), the City may make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential job functions.