TRANSMISSION- Groundperson - NON-UNION - ULCS

Description

2G3-Transmission Groundperson

This position performs all tasks from the ground and will work with the crews to install, maintain, and operate overhead and underground systems.

Job Type:Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay: Competitive/Hourly

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Short/Long Term Disability

• Matching 401(k) Plan

• Paid Holidays and Vacation

• FR Clothing Provided

• Employee Payroll Deduction Program

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Clears work area and maintains safe jobsite conditions.

• Excavates to assist in the installation of structures or cable as required by contract specification.

• Assembles material on the ground to be installed by the lineperson or apprentice.

• Exposed to traffic and may be required to have training on traffic flagging

• Operates various tools for the work (manual digging devices, wrenches, hammers, come a long, jack hammer and hand line etc.).

• Will have contact with public and private property owners to communicate work to be performed.

• All other duties as requested by Supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Must be able to work long hours and overtime during holidays, emergencies, weekends, etc. Subject to call out work

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees are required to subject and pass both a pre-employment drug screen and background and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• CDL Driver License Required.

Travel Requirements:

• Must be willing to travel and work away from home.

• Willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.

Physical Requirements:

• OCCASIONAL(up to 33%): Sitting, Kneeling, and Crawling

• FREQUENT(up to 66 %): Stooping, Squatting, Body Twisting, Manual Dexterity, Reading, Climbing Ladders, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Poles, Gripping, and Climbing Stairs

• CONTINUOUS(up to 100%): Standing, Walking, Sense of Touch, Speaking Clearly, Seeing Distant, Seeing, Reaching, Range of Motion, Hearing-Speech Range, Depth Perception, Color Vision, Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting Over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs., and Lifting Up to 50 lbs.

Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

• Work nights, weekends, and holidays for extended periods; may be required to perform duties as part of recovery force during emergencies and disasters.

• Works around hazardous equipment.

• Works with energized parts or equipment.

• Works around excessive noise from machines, jackhammers, chain saws and other equipment, with proper hearing protection.

• Works at varying heights above ground, in manholes, and/or in confined spaces with proper Personal Protective Equipment.

Important Information for Applicants:

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.

• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.

• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.

• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.

• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.

• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.