Substation Crew - All Positions (Foreman/A, B , C Lineman/Operator/Groundman
On-siteHarrisonburg, Virginia, United States
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeMedium
Full TimeMedium
Job Summary
Conduct maintenance and construction on underground utility projects, including digging, rigging, lifting, and wire pulling. Operate heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, and mini-excavators while adhering to strict safety and OSHA compliance standards. Lead or assist in Job Task Safety Analysis meetings and coordinate crew mobilization, traffic control, and subcontractor management. Perform rigorous physical labor in various locations, often requiring travel on short notice and overtime. Maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment in good working order.
Required Qualifications
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- Class A CDL
- Valid driver's license
- Total commitment to safety and compliance
- Ability to travel long distances on short notice
- Ability to work for extended periods in various locations
- Ability to work Overtime
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting site plans, construction prints/drawings and scopes of work
- Proficiency in safe operation of heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, mini-excavators, etc.
- Advanced understanding of compliance with OSHA Shoring & Trenching standards
- Ability to effectively communicate, demonstrate and enforce requirements & best practices
- Ability to effectively lead and record Job Task Safety Analysis (JTSA) meetings
- Quality work ethic
- Commitment to optimal Customer Service
- Ability to coordinate & collaborate effectively with multiple levels within company
- Ability to communicate effectively, demonstrate & encourage teamwork skills
- Ability to understand, comprehend, and follow directions in the workplace
- Ability to perform rigorous physical labor
- Ability to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
- Working knowledge of OSHA Shoring & Trenching Standards
- Proficiency in all aspects of working with energized enclosures
- Professional demeanor
- Proficiency in understanding and reading blueprints
- Ability to properly pull in UG conductors
- Capability to lead crew in preparation/installation of pad mount transformers & enclosures
- Comprehensive knowledge of operations in terminating UG conductors & secondaries
- Proficiency at operation of Digger Derrick, Backhoe, Trencher, Mini-Excavator, Knuckle Crane, etc.
- Proficiency in all aspects of heavy lifting and rigging
- Familiarity with induced voltage
- Proficiency in grounding procedures
- Capability to work in confined spaces
- Understanding of how to phase out a line using phasing sticks
- Understanding of proper use of phasing sticks
- Capability to function within a Team environment
- Capability to plan safe work based on a job print or work order
- Understanding of minimum approach distance
- Understanding of flag and tag procedures
- Capability to perform basic bucket rescue/escape
- Capability to safely install and remove mechanical jumpers
- Capability to work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized conductors
- Capability to pull in UG conductors and set Streetlight poles
- Capability to comprehend & learn OSHA Standards for Shoring & Trenching
- Capability to learn distribution voltages on a circuit
- Capability to learn to understand and read blueprints
- Capability to assist with inspecting and recognizing structural problems
- Capability to assist in troubleshooting
- Capability to work alone on de-energized lines
- Capability to obtain knowledge of wire pulling techniques
- Capability to assist with installing all types of compression connections
- Capability to properly install and remove PPE and cover up
- Capability to properly inspect rubber goods, covers and PPE
- Understanding of how to tie various lineman knots
- Capability to make up and using a hand line
- Understanding of principles of proper equipment set-up
- Capability to identify different types of materials used in UG line work
- Capability to work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of de-energized and energized conductors under direct supervision/instruction
- Willingness/ability to maintain active enrollment in SUI apprenticeship program
- Capability to set poles and anchors according to safety policies and specifications
- Capability to perform rigorous physical labor
- Capability to learn distribution voltages on a circuit
- Familiarity with induced voltage
- Capability to learn to understand and read blueprints
- Capability to assist with inspecting and recognizing structural problems
- Capability to assist in troubleshooting
- Capability to work productively from an aerial device
- Capability to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures
- Capability to frame a de-energized pole structure in the air
- Capability to assist with installing all types of compression connections
- Capability to work at heights and/or confined spaces
- Capability to properly install and remove PPE and cover up
- Capability to properly inspect rubber goods, covers and PPE
- Ability to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.)
- Capability to make up and using a hand line
- Understanding of grounding procedures
- Understanding of principles of proper equipment set-up
- Capability to identify different types of materials used in line work
- Understanding of minimum approach distance
- Understanding of flag and tag procedures
- Capability to perform basic bucket rescue/escape
- Capability to receive and follow directions
- Basic knowledge of proper techniques for pulling in UG utility lines
- Basic understanding of construction blueprints and how to follow under direction
- Ability to perform rigorous physical labor
- Possession of working knowledge of rigging principles
- Understanding of the proper use and maintenance of hand tools
- Basic knowledge of materials used in UG construction work
- Understanding of the basic concepts of equipment set up
- Capability to work in/around confined spaces
- Capability to make up and using a hand line
- Knowledge to properly inspect rubber goods, cover and PPE
- Ability to understand, interpret and follow direction from Crew Foreman and senior crew members
- Ability to comprehend and apply training in Safety, First Aid and job/task specific topics
- Willingness and ability to perform rigorous physical labor
- Ability to apply positive teamwork with fellow crew members
- Ability to demonstrate a professional appearance & attitude
- Ability to assemble materials on the ground and as needed move into work area using safe methods
- Ability to assist other crew members filling pole holes and trench using a shovel
- Ability to flag traffic and set up job sites as directed
- Ability to maintain organization of tools and materials on work vehicles
- Ability to clean up and organize job sites at completion of work
- Ability to sit
- Ability to frequently climb or balance
- Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl
- Ability to frequently lift and/or maneuver up to 40 pounds
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or maneuver up to 75 pounds
- Close vision
- Distance vision
- Color vision
- Peripheral vision
- Depth perception
- Ability to adjust focus
Desired Qualifications
- Existing experience working together as a construction crew
- Ability to bring along additional qualified candidates to form entire work crews
- Possession of a valid Class A CDL (HIGHLY PREFERRED)
- Commitment to safe operations
- Willingness to learn new technologies (mobile devices/apps)
- Ability to effectively lead and coach others
- Strong attention to detail
- Helping customers gives you energy
- Get charged up by interacting with others
- Must be available for weekend shifts
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
- Valid driver's license
- Must be able to effectively lead and record Job Task Safety Analysis (JTSA) meetings
- Must have a quality work ethic and be committed to optimal Customer Service
- Possess comfort level with using new technologies (mobile devices/apps) or show willingness to learn
- Able to coordinate & collaborate effectively with multiple levels within company
- Must be able to communicate effectively, demonstrate & encourage teamwork skills and able to understand, comprehend, and follow directions in the workplace
- Able to properly pull in UG conductors
- Capable of leading crew in preparation/installation of pad mount transformers & enclosures
- Comprehensive knowledge of operations in terminating UG conductors & secondaries
- Proficient at operation of Digger Derrick, Backhoe, Trencher, Mini-Excavator, Knuckle Crane, etc.
- Proficient in all aspects of heavy lifting and rigging
- Must be familiar with induced voltage
- Proficient in grounding procedures
- Capable of working in confined spaces
- Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks
- Understands proper use of phasing sticks
- Able/willing to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate
- Capable of planning safe work based on a job print or work order
- Understands minimum approach distance
- Understands flag and tag procedures
- Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape
- Capable of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers
- Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized conductors
- Capable of pulling in UG conductors and setting Streetlight poles
- Capable of comprehending & learning OSHA Standards for Shoring & Trenching
- Able to perform rigorous physical labor
- Capable of learning distribution voltages on a circuit
- Capable of learning to understand and read blueprints
- Capable of assisting with inspecting and recognizing structural problems
- Capable of assisting in troubleshooting
- Able to work alone on de-energized lines
- Capable of obtaining knowledge of wire pulling techniques
- Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections
- Capable of working in confined spaces
- Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up
- Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods, covers and PPE
- Understands how to tie various lineman knots
- Capable of making up and using a hand line
- Understands principles of proper equipment set-up
- Able to identify different types of materials used in UG line work
- Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of de-energized and energized conductors under direct supervision/instruction by a qualified employee
- Be willing/able to maintain active enrollment in SUI apprenticeship program
- Capable setting poles and anchors according to safety policies and specifications
- Does all other related work as required to complete the job
- Able to perform rigorous physical labor
- Capable of learning distribution voltages on a circuit
- Must be familiar with induced voltage
- Capable of learning to understand and read blueprints
- Capable of assisting with inspecting and recognizing structural problems
- Able to work productively from an aerial device
- Capable of assisting in troubleshooting
- Able/willing to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate
- Able to work alone on de-energized lines
- Capable of obtaining knowledge of wire stringing techniques
- Capable of learning and understanding how to sag wire from structure or bucket
- Able to assist with assembly and erect poles to all heights
- Able to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures
- Able to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air
- Able to assist with installing all types of compression connections
- Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces
- Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up
- Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods, covers and PPE
- Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so
- Understands how to tie various lineman knots
- Capable of making up and using a hand line
- Understands grounding procedures
- Understands principles of proper equipment set-up
- Able to identify different types of materials used in line work
- Understands minimum approach distance
- Understands flag and tag procedures
- Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape
- Possess basic knowledge of proper techniques for pulling in UG utility lines
- Possess basic understanding of construction blueprints and how to follow under direction
- Able to perform rigorous physical labor
- Possess working knowledge of rigging principles
- Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools
- Capable of receiving and following directions
- Able/willing to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate
- Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in UG construction work
- Understands the basic concepts of equipment set up
- Capable of working in/around confined spaces
- Capable of making up and using a hand line
- Possess knowledge to properly inspect rubber goods, cover and PPE
- When aptitude is demonstrated and work allows, may receive training in the operation of vehicles, power equipment, tools and electrical systems
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