Groundman - Overhead; Sawnee EMC - Cumming, GA

Job Description – Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers are encouraged to apply. This position is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

The Groundman position is your first step to a rewarding career in the construction and maintenance of our nation’s Power Grid. You will assist your team in building, repairing, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems.

• Secure the safety of yourself and others.
• Assist fellow line-workers in meeting project objectives.
• Readily join storm restoration efforts in times of need.
• Operate vehicles and equipment in a professional manner.
• Continue training to improve technical and leadership skills.

• Team-Oriented
• Self-Motivated
• Customer Service Focused
• Ethical and Honest
• Dutifully follows established Safety Rules and Company Policy

The physical demands described here are typical of those that must be met by a team-member to successfully perform the essential functions of their job in powerline construction. Team-members are required to talk or hear, stand, walk, handle, reach with hands and arms, perform rigorous physical labor, sit, climb various structures, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift or move up to or in excess of 50 lbs.

Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Team-members may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. Work may involve extreme conditions, loud noise levels, diverse weather, and is performed outdoors.

Auto req : 465640

Minimum

Education Required:

High School/GED

Job Category: Operations

• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment.
• Able to read/write and communicate effectively.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice when required.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations when required.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Willing to work over-time when requested.
• Willing to work outside the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair of energized and de-energized overhead work.
• Properly inspect rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Understand when to wear personal protective equipment.
• String overhead wire.
• Set poles and anchors.
• Assist with installing transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, cross-arms, insulators, switches and switch gear.
• Assist in replacing fuses in transformers and clear faulted circuits and systems.
• Frequently work with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect lives.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Perform rigorous physical labor.
• Understand proper use of company radio.
• Understand basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying.
• Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Capable of receiving and following directions.
• Possess basic knowledge of materials used in line work.
• Identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Be familiar with induced voltage.
• Assist with the installation and hookup of a single-phase transformer.
• Perform basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Understand basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding.
• Work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Understand minimum approach distance.
• Understand excavation and shoring requirements.
• Check voltage on transformers.
• Install and remove a service.
• Climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess necessary tools.
• Use Kellum grips appropriately.
• Identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Work outside frequently in inclement weather.
• Perform any other related work required to complete the job.

City: Cumming

State: Georgia

Job Code: Operator Operator

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