Underground Groundperson

Utility Lines Construction Services, LLC; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Holidays and Vacation

FR Clothing Provided

Payroll Deduction Program

Job summary

Utility Lines Construction Services, LLC is seeking an Underground Distribution Groundperson in Durham, NC. This entry-level position supports maintenance and repair of underground distribution and transmission systems, with on-site work and safety training.

Responsibilities include construction, maintenance tasks, tool operation, and coordinating with property owners. Willingness to travel for emergency storm work and to obtain a CDL within 90 days is preferred.

Qualifications

• > Must be 18 years of age or older.
• > Ability to follow directions, work safely & productive.
• > 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).

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized underground line work following company safety standards.
• Communicate work details with public and private property owners.
• Test and inspect assigned tools and equipment daily.
• Maintain equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Excavate to assist in installation of structures or cable as required by contract.
• Travel for emergency storm work as needed.
• Report potential safety hazards to Foreperson.
• Operate tools (digging devices, wrenches, hammers, come-alongs, jack hammer, hand-line).
• Complete other duties as assigned by Supervisors.

Skills

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Tool operation

Communication

Physical stamina

Tools

Bucket truck

Digger derrick truck

Tensioners

Puller

Rollers

Hand tamp

Chain saw

Concrete saw

Job description

Underground Distribution Groundperson

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

Description

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.