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Groundman - Overhead (Dominion) - Fort Hood TX
Groundman - Overhead (Dominion) - Fort Hood TXVetJobs • Fort Cavazos Motorcycle and POV Campus, TX, United States
Groundman - Overhead (Dominion) - Fort Hood TX

Groundman - Overhead (Dominion) - Fort Hood TX

VetJobs • Fort Cavazos Motorcycle and POV Campus, TX, United States
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Groundman - Overhead (Dominion) - Fort Hood TX

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ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS – Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their roles. The following position is available to Veterans, 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 “On‑Site” 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 nation’s Power Grid. You will assist your team in building, repairing, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems.

Job Duties :

  • 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.

Competencies :

  • Team‑Oriented
  • Self‑Motivated
  • Customer Service Focused
  • Ethical and Honest
  • Follow established Safety Rules and Company Policy
  • Physical Aspects : 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. The team‑member is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms. They perform rigorous physical labor, sit, climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.), balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Team‑members frequently lift or move up to or in‑excess 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 : The team‑member may be frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. They may be 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.

    Auto Req ID : 459941BR

    Minimum Education Required : High School / GED

    Job Category : Operations

    Special Requirements : General Expectations :

  • 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 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 de‑energized 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, lightning arrestors, cutouts, cross‑arms, 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 single‑phase 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.
  • Location : Fort Hood, Texas

    Job Code : Operations Specialist

    Affiliate Sponsor : PIKE

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