Groundman (Line Operations)

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POSITION OF : Groundman (Line Operations)

HEADQUARTERS : Sunset

RATE : $24.73 per hour

HOURS : Monday-Friday / 7 : 00 a.m. to 3 : 30 p.m.

Work under direction of foreman leadman or lineman on an overhead or underground line construction maintenance crew.

DUTIES : (Essential Job Responsibilities)

• Work safely.
• Load and unload bulky equipment and rigging.
• Operate hand line to pull heavy objects.
• Pull heavy wire down trench / road.
• Dig holes (for poles underground opens) using shovel.
• Flag traffic for crews.
• Working after hours on outage response.
• Shuttle vehicles CDL or Non-CDL.
• Downtime Truck Time (Cleaning & restocking trucks)
• Fill in multiple line utility needs (i.e. storeroom or utility workers)
• Ability to work in a crew atmosphere (chain of command)

QUALIFICATIONS : (Knowledge / Skills / Experience Required)

SELECTION :

Must pass ½ day yard assessment & sit-down interview prior to job offer.

The position for which you are applying is covered under the Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations as defined in 49 CFR Part 40 and 49 CFR Parts 380 390 and 391 which became effective on October 29 2004. If you have been employed by PGE for less than 3 years once you submit your Bid you will receive a Supplemental Application form. The information you provide on the form related to the names and addresses of your previous employers during the preceding 3 years dates of employment reasons for leaving employment whether you were subject to FMCSA while employed whether your job was designated as a safety sensitive function in any DOT mode may be used and your previous employers may be contacted.

During the probationary period following reassignment to any job at least two progress reports will be completed. These reports will be discussed with the employee by his / her immediate supervisor and copies of each will be given to him / her.

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Salary Range : $24.73 - $39.62

Starting pay is listed in the job posting above. Salary range determined by the current collective bargaining agreement and may include step increases based on time in the position.

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PGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected valued and empowered to thrive. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race color national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation age religion disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation or would like to request one please notify the recruiter associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting or by calling . The recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process.

To be considered for this position please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed job is open until filled.

Key Skills

Electrical Design,Installation Maintenance Repair,Large Account Management,Learning Development,Corporate Development

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 24 - 39