Transmission Groundman

Full Time
Charleston, SC
Posted
Job description
Overview:

Company Summary

Energy Erectors tackles terrain, technology, and timelines to construct state-of-the-art transmission systems, substations, and switchyards. With integrated in-house construction, engineering, procurement, and commissioning capabilities, Energy Erectors has the extensive experience and resources to deliver world-class solutions to complex power transmission and distribution projects. Our mission is to safely deliver the highest quality work, exceed client expectations, and relentlessly maintain a reputation for integrity.


Energy Erectors is a subsidiary of MasTec, a certified Minority-Controlled Company by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).


Job Summary

The Transmission Groundman position is an entry level position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical Transmission systems.

Responsibilities:
  • Assists Lineman to gain poles, frame crossarms, assemble guys and splice wire.
  • Loads and unloads material.
  • Raises material and tools on pole or tower by use of handline.
  • Dismantles material removed from line and places on trucks.
  • Digs holes for poles and anchors, drives ground rods and pulls wires and guys to tension.
  • Attends winch while handling heavy material and attends reels while stringing wire.
  • Makes and maintains trails, fells trees and burns brush and trimmings, hoes weeds around poles and towers.
  • May patrol lines in mountain area to observe for conditions such as trees in line, brush in right of way, slides and washouts.
  • Learns tools, materials and methods of line construction and maintenance.
  • Operates truck and power equipment used in overhead and underground line construction. May occasionally operate vehicles up to the 12,000 lb. unladen weight class.
  • Follow safety protocols and safe work practices.
  • Performs other miscellaneous manual labor functions as directed.
Qualifications:
  • General knowledge of electrical theory.
  • High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
  • Possess a commitment to working safely.
  • Must be willing to travel at any time, work overtime, and storm work.
  • Highly motivated self-starter with the desire to continue learning.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).

Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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