CIVIL Groundperson - NON-UNION - ULCS

2G3-Civil Groundperson

Job Type: Full‑Time (Non‑Exempt)
Pay:
Competitive/Hourly

• Clears work area and maintains safe jobsite conditions.
• Excavates to assist in the installation of structures or cable as required by contract specification.
• Communicates with public and private property owners to explain work to be performed.
• Assembles material on the ground for installation by line persons or apprentices.
• Works in traffic‑congested areas; may require training on traffic flagging.
• Operates a variety of tools such as manual digging devices, wrenches, hammers, jack hammers, and hand lines.

• Minimum age: 18 years or older.
• Must be able to work long hours, overtime during holidays, emergencies, weekends, and call‑out duties.
• Must have a valid driver license.
• Must be able to operate independently and safely under varying weather and terrain conditions.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

• Driver's license required.

• Must be willing to travel and work away from home.
• Willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.

Sitting, kneeling, and crawling.

Stooping, squatting, body twisting, manual dexterity, reading, climbing ladders, climbing on/off truck, climbing poles, gripping, and climbing stairs.

Standing, walking, sense of touch, speaking clearly, seeing, reaching, range of motion, hearing, depth perception, color vision, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, lifting 10–50 lbs., balancing, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance and coordinate equipment, maintain attention for extended periods, work in all weather, wear personal protective equipment as necessary, enter and exit vehicles frequently, and communicate effectively with others. Work includes nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency disaster response. Employees work around hazardous equipment, energized parts, excessive noise from machines (jack hammers, chainsaws), and at varying heights above ground, in manholes, or confined spaces with proper personal protective equipment.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (available to all eligible employees on the first day).
• Short‑ term and long‑ term disability.
• Matching 401(k) plan.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• FR clothing provided.
• Employee payroll deduction program.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1‑833‑222‑3066. The employer partners with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e‑Verify all newly hired employees.