Groundman - OH-Wetumpka, AL

Description

• Assists with washing and maintaining equipment in proper working order.
• The groundman ensures trucks are properly maintained and stocked with material commonly used on a daily basis.
• Digs ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, rakes, etc.
• Assists in performing maintenance as needed
• Drive and operate the various Chain vehicles.
• Safely controls traffic passing in, near and around work zones
• Operate a fork lift and other tools
• Lubricate, clean or repair machinery, equipment or tools
• Keeps work areas clean and organized, picking up scrap wire, discarded materials, etc.
• Works in close proximity of work area to anticipate the needs of the crew, preparing tools and equipment to hand to Lineman/crew members
• Assists lineman framing poles on the ground.
• Prepares equipment and worksite for effective completion of assignments
• Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to read and follow instructions
• Use various hand and power tools safely
• Have a good driving record
• Verifies proper grounding of truck
• Must be able to see long distances and differentiate between colors and have clear depth perception, as well as peripheral vision ability
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Ability to hear from a long distance
• Due to business needs, applicant must possess a valid CDL-A Drivers license
• Possess own hand tools
• Ability to handle physically demanding construction duties in harsh weather conditions
• Ability to travel 100% of the time
• This entry level position requires little to no independent decision making and works under immediate supervision to complete specific assignments. As more experience/knowledge is obtained, more independence may be exercised on routine job tasks, while remaining under close supervision.
• Available to work irregular hours, weekends and holidays, as needed
• Ability to travel at a moment’s notice

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance