Groundsman

Groundsman

The Groundsman supports electrical distribution crews with the construction, maintenance, and restoration of overhead power distribution systems. This position performs ground-level support, assists linemen with tools and materials, prepares jobsites, operates equipment as qualified, and helps maintain a safe and organized work area. The Groundsman must follow all company and industry safety requirements and be prepared to travel and assist with storm restoration as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist linemen and electrical distribution crews with construction, maintenance, and system restoration.
• Prepare jobsites, materials, tools, and equipment for daily operations.
• Assist with setting poles, handling conductors, and other overhead distribution work.
• Operate trucks, equipment, and machinery as trained and authorized.
• Maintain tools, equipment, vehicles, and clean, safe jobsites.
• Follow all required company, OSHA, and electrical utility safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively with foremen, crew members, contractors, customers, and the public.
• Travel for work assignments as required.
• Participate in storm restoration, including work outside normal business hours when necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement.
• OSHA 10 Certification.
• Minimum 1 year of hands-on overhead electrical utility experience.
• Knowledge of tools, materials, equipment, and safe work practices used in electrical distribution.
• Basic understanding of electrical distribution systems and the hazards associated with electrical utility work.
• Ability to climb poles and work safely at elevated heights.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to take direction and coaching while meeting safety and production expectations.
• Ability to operate industry equipment such as bucket trucks, material handlers, stake body trucks, lift gates, and elevating platforms as qualified.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical utility safety standards and work practices.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a crew.
• Willingness to travel and perform storm restoration work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) or equivalent field experience.
• Pole Top Rescue certification or experience.
• Bucket Truck Rescue certification or experience.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Equi-Potential Grounding training.
• Buck Squeeze Safety System training.

Work Environment

• Primarily outdoor work in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Work may involve climbing poles, using aerial lifts, and working around energized electrical distribution systems.
• Must be available for callouts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays when required.
• Travel may be required for regular assignments, storm restoration, and mutual aid.

Physical Requirements

• Must have the strength, balance, coordination, and stamina required for physically demanding electrical utility work.
• Frequently push, pull, carry, and handle heavy tools, cables, materials, and equipment.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 80 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to lift heavier materials with assistance.
• Must be comfortable working at heights and maintaining balance while climbing or working from elevated positions.