Groundman - Transmission (Duke)

Description

Essential functions include safely performing new construction, maintenance, or repair tasks on transmission lines, stringing overhead wire, setting poles and anchors, and maintaining company vehicles, equipment, and tools. The employee also completes any related duties required to finish the job.

• Perform new construction, maintenance, and repair of energized and de‑energized transmission lines.
• String overhead wire and set poles, anchors, and related structures.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good condition.
• Follow all safety procedures, wear required PPE, and adhere to flag/tag and minimum approach distance rules.
• Assist with pole framing, setting, removal, and work‑zone setup.
• Conduct basic bucket rescue/escape and ladder safety practices.
• Travel long distances on short notice and work extended periods at varied sites.
• Work outside in all weather, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Requirements

The Groundman Transmission position is an entry‑level role focused on the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical transmission systems. It provides hands‑on experience with both energized and de‑energized work while emphasizing safety and reliability.

Minimum requirements call for the ability to perform rigorous physical labor, understand and use radios, basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knots, and maintain hand tools. Candidates must be familiar with PPE, ladder safety, pole framing, grounding procedures, work‑zone setup, rescue techniques, and must hold a Commercial Driver’s License, lift over 50 lb, and be willing to work outdoors in inclement weather, including overtime and weekends.

• Use radios, hand lines, Kellum grips, and basic rigging techniques.
• Possess a Commercial Driver’s License and lift over 50 lb.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance