Groundman - Overhead ( Flint EMC) - Warner Robins, GA

Groundman - Overhead (Flint EMC) - Warner Robins, GA

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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 : As a Groundman you will support your team by :

• Securing the safety of yourself and others.
• Assisting fellow line-workers 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 : Team-Oriented Self-Motivated 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 team-member to successfully perform the essential functions of their job in powerline construction. While performing the duties of this job, team-members are regularly required to talk or hear. The team-member is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms. The team-member 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. 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 : While performing the duties of this job, team-members may frequently be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Team-members 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.

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 over-time when requested. Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.