Groundman
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Job Location:
Coolidge, AZ - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 33 - 42
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This position is located with Bureau of Indian Affairs San Carlos Irrigation Project in Coolidge Arizona; Oracle Arizona; San Carlos Arizona. The Groundman will assist the journeyman (lineman) with dissemination of tools and work materials. The position is under the supervision of the Project Manager.
- Organizing materials tools loading/unloading materials maintaining material inventory.
- Use open rope and hand line to pass supplies and tools to the lineman.
- Frame and set pole readiness at the worksite.
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated
- A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicants successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
- If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
- Incumbent is required to operate a government motor vehicle must possess a valid drivers license and have a safe driving record within the 3 year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607.
- Drug Testing. This position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.
- A Class A Commercial Drivers License must be obtained within 6 months from date of hire. Failure to obtain a Class A CDL within this timeframe will result in removal from position.
- A physical examination is required for this position.
Qualifications
Your application must show that you demonstrate the ability to perform Groundman work in the aid of the lineman gathering material and equipment essential to work assignments where incumbent is responsible for material and equipment readiness. The incumbent will be exposed to high voltage utilities and where the use of insulated tools knowledge of tool specialty tools and supplies maintenance and care and organization are essential to work assignments and safety. Other work assignment will include the use of power tools such as drills jackhammers operation of cranes rope lines hoists booms diggers and addition the incumbent will use electrical drawings written instructions utility system diagrams and ask questions to avoid hazards encourage team work and perform duties under the general supervision of the Lineman.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
- Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision. (Screen-Out Element)
- Knowledge of Electrical Equipment
- Theory and Instruments (Electrical Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices
- Technical Practices (theoretical precise artistic)
- Ability To Use Electrical Drawings
- Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)
- Trouble shooting (electrical)
EXPERIENCE: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C; for additional information click here Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations you must meet any screen-out element(s) listed and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience not necessarily the length of time.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.
Education
Generally education is not applicable.
Additional information
This vacancy announcement is Open until filled. The vacancy announcement may close at any time. The probationary or trial period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider: Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period -OR- trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See 2025 Salary Tables and select the pay chart for Coolidge Arizona; Oracle Arizona; San Carlos Arizona. If no specific chart is listed for this geographic location see the rest of U.S. chart.
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