Underground Groundperson

Utility Lines Construction Services; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) matching

Paid holidays and vacation

FR clothing provided

Payroll deduction program

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Job summary

Utility Lines Construction Services, LLC in North Carolina is seeking an Underground Distribution Groundperson, an entry-level role that will grow toward a career in maintaining and repairing underground distribution and transmission systems.

Starting pay is competitive hourly; primary duties include construction, maintenance, and repair from ground level, daily tool checks, and compliance with safety guidelines. Travel may be required for storm response.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Follow directions and work safely & productively.
• Problem solve with unidentified circumstances on any job.
• Identify, operate and service all required tools and equipment (bucket truck, digger derrick truck, tensioners, puller, rollers, hand tamp, chain saw, concrete saw, shovel).

Responsibilities

• Perform construction, maintenance or repair work on energized and de-energized underground lines from ground level.
• 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.
• Excavate to install structures or cable as required by contract specification.
• Communicate work to public and private property owners.
• Follow regional safety guidelines and policies.
• Operate tools including bucket truck, digger derrick, tensioners, puller, rollers, hand tamp, chain saw and more.
• Report safety hazards to Foreperson.

Skills

Follow directions

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Communication with public

Tools

Bucket truck

Digger derrick

Chain saw

Concrete saw

Rollers

Shovel

Job description

Underground Distribution Groundperson

A entry-level position building towards a career in maintaining and repairing underground distribution and transmission systems.

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

Description

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Underground Distribution Groundperson

A entry-level position building towards a career in maintaining and repairing underground distribution and transmission 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 underground line workfollowing company established Safety and Health standards from the ground level.
• 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.
• Ability to:
• follow directions, work safely & productively.
• problem solve with unidentified circumstances on any job.
• identify, operate and service all required tools and equipment. (i.e., bucket truck, digger derrick truck, tensioners, puller, rollers, hand tamp, chain saw, concrete saw, shovel)

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.

Important Information for Applicants

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.