Groundman - Overhead Oncor - Austin TX
Groundman - Overhead Oncor - Austin TX
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25-04-2025
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25-04-2025
Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available toVeterans Transitioning Military National Guard and Reserve Members Military Spouses Wounded Warriors and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set education requirements and experience please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise this role is OnSite at the location detailed in the job post.Overview: The Groundman position is your first step to a rewarding career in the construction and maintenance of our nations Power Grid. You will assist your team in building repairing and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems.
Job Duties:
As a Groundman you will support your team by:
Securing the safety of yourself and others.
Assisting fellow lineworkers in meeting project objectives.
Readily joining storm restoration efforts in times of need.
Operating vehicles and equipment in a professional manner.
Continuing training to improve technical and leadership skills.
Competencies:
TeamOriented
SelfMotivated
Customer Service Focused
Ethical and Honest
Dutifully follows established Safety Rules and Company Policy
Physical Aspects:
The physical demands described here are typical of those that must be met by a teammember to successfully perform the essential functions of their job in powerline construction.
While performing the duties of this job teammembers are regularly required to talk or hear. The teammember is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers handle and feel; and reach with hands and arms.
The teammember is frequently required to perform rigorous physical labor; sit; climb different types of structures (wood steel etc.; or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. Teammembers frequently lift or move up to or inexcess of 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job teammembers may frequently be exposed to fumes or airborne particles moving mechanical parts and vibration. Teammembers are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Powerline construction work is performed outside and is subject to diverse weather conditions.
Job Duties:
As a Groundman you will support your team by:
Securing the safety of yourself and others.
Assisting fellow lineworkers in meeting project objectives.
Readily joining storm restoration efforts in times of need.
Operating vehicles and equipment in a professional manner.
Continuing training to improve technical and leadership skills.
Competencies:
TeamOriented
SelfMotivated
Customer Service Focused
Ethical and Honest
Dutifully follows established Safety Rules and Company Policy
Physical Aspects:
The physical demands described here are typical of those that must be met by a teammember to successfully perform the essential functions of their job in powerline construction.
While performing the duties of this job teammembers are regularly required to talk or hear. The teammember is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers handle and feel; and reach with hands and arms.
The teammember is frequently required to perform rigorous physical labor; sit; climb different types of structures (wood steel etc.; or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. Teammembers frequently lift or move up to or inexcess of 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job teammembers may frequently be exposed to fumes or airborne particles moving mechanical parts and vibration. Teammembers are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Powerline construction work is performed outside and is subject to diverse weather conditions.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
General Expectations:
Able to obtain a Commercial Drivers 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 inexcess of 50 lbs.
Willing to work overtime when requested.
Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends holidays and overtime as required for the position.
Functions to be Expected in Overhead Powerline Construction:
Works safely while performing new construction maintenance or repair work of energized and deenergized overhead work.
Properly inspects rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Understands when to wear personal protective equipment.
Strings overhead wire.
Sets poles and anchors.
Assists with installing transformers lightening arrestors cutouts crossarms insulators switches and switchgear.
Assists in replacing fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems.
Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
Maintains company vehicles equipment and tools in good working order.
Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
Understands 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 a basic knowledge of materials used in line work.
Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
Must be familiar with induced voltage.
Capable of assisting with the installation and hook up of a singlephase transformer.
Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.
Understands the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding.
Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
Understands minimum approach distance.
Understands excavation and shoring requirements.
Capable of checking voltage on transformers.
Capable of installing and removing a service.
Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood steel etc. and possess the necessary tools to do so.
Understands how and when to use Kellum grips.
Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.
Must be able to work outside frequently in inclement weather.
Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
Employment Type
Full Time
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