Groundman

Summary

A career built on Solid Ground means you work for a growing leader in a stable industry. With Linetec Services, you are part of a team working on the electric infrastructure critical for hundreds of thousands of people. With competitive pay from day one, paid training , and opportunities for advancement , working at Linetec Services is more than a job – it’s a career .

Becoming a Groundman is the first step in starting your career as an electrical worker. You will concentrate on learning safety procedures, making up material, stocking trucks and assisting other crew members. A desire to learn the skills of a Lineman is essential.

CDL strongly preferred or ability to acquire CDL permit within 60 days of hire.

Perks

Weekly Payroll Employee Discounts  Accrued PTO Time  Career Development Opportunities  Potential Bonus Opportunities  401K w/ Company Match Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Competitive Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to the crew in completion of their duties Learn the basic materials and equipment used in line construction Learn about safety procedures and work area protection Maintain cleanliness of the job site and equipment Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisors

Education, Skills, Experience Needed

General knowledge of electric services is great High school diploma or GED required CDL class A license preferred; must acquire CDL beginners permit within 60 days Completion of an accredited apprentice program is preferred Ability and desire to learn the necessary skills of a Lineman Ability to read and understand minimum approach distances Commitment to doing quality work while putting safety first

Working Environment

Work sites are outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions All worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English; must be fluent in English Work includes prolonged and repeated: lifting (including overhead, up to 50lbs); standing; climbing; kneeling; reaching and feeling; crouching and crawling Work is performed within the “red zone” of heavy equipment Working safely requires quick/accurate hand-eye coordination and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Requirements

Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results Valid driver’s license with clean driving record is required Pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test; hold/obtain DOT medical card With the health and safety of our employees, customers and the communities we serve in mind, all candidates who receive an offer of employment will be required to complete a COVID-19 risk assessment; your responses will help us determine an employment start date

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