Groundman - Transmission

Description

• Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Stringing overhead wire.
• Setting poles and anchors.

Requirements

• Understands flag and tag procedures.
• Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.
• Understands the basic concepts of grounding procedures.
• Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Understands DOT requirements (pre-trip/post trip inspections, etc.)
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Understand basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying.
• Capable of safely setting a pole.
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized transmission work.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Capable of learning basic knowledge of materials used in line work.
• Understands the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding.
• Understands personal protective equipment requirements and wears PPE when and how it is needed.
• Understands proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Possesses a basic working knowledge of de-energized line work.
• Possesses knowledge of pole framing, setting and removal.
• Understands when to wear personnel protective equipment.
• Understands minimum approach distance.
• Capable of receiving and following directions.
• Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Understands proper use of company radio.
• Capable of making up and using a hand line.
• Possess a basic knowledge on safe use of chain saw, bush axe, etc.
• Able to learn to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so.
• Willing to work over-time when requested
• Able to assist with structure assemble and disassembly.
• Possesses knowledge of proper work zone set up.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Understands basic rigging techniques.
• Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods, covers and PPE.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Understands how and when to use Kellum grips.
• Possesses a basic knowledge of cover up.
• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License.
• Understands proper use and care of ladders.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Able to assist in pole framing, setting, and removal.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance