Distribution Groundman - Santa Ana

Southern California Edison (Sce)

The Role

Overview

Construct, inspect, maintain, and restore overhead and underground electric distribution systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • data security
  • material lifting
  • pole installation
  • equipment operation
  • wire pulling
  • safety

Tasks

-A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity. -Raises material and tools on pole or tower by use of handline. -Makes and maintains trails, fells trees, hoes weeds around poles and towers. -Maintains a safety "own it" attitude where you choose to be safe for what and who you value. -Assists Linemen to gain poles, frame cross-arms, assemble guys, and splice wire. -Digs holes for poles and anchors. -Operates truck and power equipment used in overhead and underground line construction. May occasionally operate vehicles up to the 12,000 lb. unladen weight class. -Drives ground rods and pull wires and guys to tension. -Attends winch while handling heavy material and attends reels while stringing wire. -Loads and unloads material. -Dismantles material removed from the line and places on trucks.

Requirements

  • electrical tools
  • class a
  • cpr certified
  • pole climbing
  • groundman
  • heavy labor

What You Bring

-The EEI CAST (Test #5108) is held in Irwindale, California. The Groundman Physical Performance (Test #4015) is held in Chino or Westminster, California. We do not offer travel reimbursement for this position. Please note that the EEI CAST and Physical are held on different days, usually a few weeks apart. -Experience with electrical tools, materials, and methods employed in overhead and underground line construction and maintenance. -Learns tools, materials, and methods of line construction and maintenance. -Possess a valid Class A motor vehicle operator's license. -CPR certification from Red Cross or American Heart Association. -This position requires testing and applicants who are identified to continue through the selection process will be invited to test via email. Reference our Information Guides for the following tests: EEI CAST (Test #5108) and Groundman Physical Performance (Test #4015). Candidates who have previously passed these assessment(s), in some cases, may not need to retest again for this position. -Experience with performing heavy manual labor. -A certificate of completion from an SCE-accredited training program with Pole Climbing Endorsement such as East LA Skills Center, LA Trade Tech, Northwest Lineman's College, Electrical Lineman Apprentice, Electrical Line Worker or Electrical Utility Program. -This position is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening. -Experience as a Groundman working on overhead and underground construction. -Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act -Experience or training with basic construction activities.

Benefits

-Relocation assistance will not be offered.

The Company

About Southern California Edison (Sce)

-a driving force in powering Southern California for over a century. -a major provider of electricity, emphasizing reliable service. -a leader in clean energy, focusing heavily on solar and wind power, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. -handles complex, large-scale energy projects that span residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. -historical projects include the integration of renewable energy sources and the modernization of the electric grid. -plays a pivotal role in sustainability, driving innovation in energy efficiency and green power initiatives. -continuously invests in cutting-edge technology to enhance energy delivery and reduce environmental impact.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Electricity

Clean Energy

Electrification

Future Grids

Industrial

Government Facilities

Healthcare and Public Health

Water and Wastewater Systems

Communications

Chemical

Transmission

Substation

Distribution

Environmental Policy

Regulatory Policy

Infrastructure

Planning

Engineering

Data Science

Customer Service

Emergency Services

Interview Process

-candidates will be invited via email to take the eei cast (test #5108) in irwindale, ca. -candidates will be invited to take the groundman physical performance (test #4015) in chino or westminster, ca. -random drug and/or alcohol screening is required.

Security Clearance

-random drug and/or alcohol screening. -arrest or conviction records will be considered according to the los angeles county fair chance ordinance and california fair chance act.