Sumter UtilitiesPosted 25 months ago

Underground Crew - All Positions (Foreman/A, B , C Lineman/Operator/Groundman

Sumter UtilitiesPosted 25 months ago

$31,200–$31,200 year

On-siteBeaufort, South Carolina, United States

Beaufort, South Carolina, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$31,200–$31,200 yearMedium

Full TimeMedium

Job Summary

Conduct new construction, maintenance, and repair work on underground utility lines, including digging, rigging, lifting, and pole installation. Operate heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, and mini-excavators while adhering to strict safety protocols and OSHA standards. Read and interpret site plans, blueprints, and construction prints to guide crew activities and coordinate personnel, subcontractors, and traffic control. Perform manual tasks like assembling materials, filling pole holes, flagging traffic, and cleaning job sites. Lead or assist in Job Task Safety Analysis meetings and tailgate briefings to ensure compliance and team readiness.

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 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 properly pull in UG conductors
Comprehensive knowledge of operations in terminating UG conductors & secondaries
Capability of executing live switching on UG loops
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 of working in confined spaces
Knowledge to properly install, remove and inspect Rubber Goods / Cover Up / PPE
Understanding of how to phase out a line using phasing sticks
Understanding of proper use of phasing sticks
Capability of planning safe work based on a job print or work order
Understanding of minimum approach distance
Understanding of flag and tag procedures
Capability of performing basic bucket rescue/escape
Capability of safely installing and removing mechanical jumpers
Capability of pulling in UG conductors and setting Streetlight poles
Capability of comprehending & learning OSHA Standards for Shoring & Trenching
Capability of learning distribution voltages on a circuit
Capability of learning to understand and read blueprints
Capability of assisting with inspecting and recognizing structural problems
Capability of assisting in troubleshooting
Capability of obtaining knowledge of wire pulling techniques
Capability of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up
Capability of properly inspecting rubber goods, covers and PPE
Understanding of how to tie various lineman knots
Capability of making up and using a hand line
Understanding of principles of proper equipment set-up
Capability of working at heights and/or confined spaces
Capability of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up
Capability 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
Understanding of grounding procedures
Understanding of principles of proper equipment set-up
Capability of working in/around confined spaces
Capability of making 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
Demonstration of a professional appearance & attitude in dealings with co-workers, customers, subcontractors and the general public
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 identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
Proficiency in all aspects of working with energized enclosures
Professional demeanor and ability to interact in positive way with fellow crew members, general public and customer representatives
Proficiency in understanding and reading blueprints
Capability of leading crew in preparation/installation of pad mount transformers & enclosures, in absence of Crew Foreman or with minimal supervision
Ability to work alone on de-energized lines
Capability of obtaining knowledge of wire stringing techniques
Capability of learning and understanding how to sag wire from structure or bucket
Ability to assist with assembly and erect poles to all heights
Ability to assist in framing and setting most basic line structures
Ability to assist in framing a de-energized pole structure in the air
Ability to assist with installing all types of compression connections
Capability of receiving and following directions
Possession of basic knowledge of proper techniques for pulling in UG utility lines
Basic understanding of construction blueprints and how to follow under direction
Possession of working knowledge of rigging principles
Understanding of the proper use and maintenance of hand tools
Possession of basic knowledge of materials used in UG construction work
Understanding of the basic concepts of equipment set up
Willingness to learn new technologies (mobile devices/apps)
Ability to effectively communicate, demonstrate and enforce requirements & best practices
Ability to coordinate essential personnel on-site for the project to include crew mobilization, subcontractors, traffic control, etc.
Efficient management of all supplies, materials and equipment necessary to complete assigned work
Ability to assist with planning, directing and budget activities concerned with the completion of underground line construction projects
Communication with General Foremen, Superintents, Construction Managers, Project Managers, Line Crews and other project personnel
Understanding and following detailed construction schedules
Ability to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so
Ability to identify different types of materials used in UG line work
Ability to identify different types of materials used in line work
Ability to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
Understanding of flag and tag procedures
Understanding of minimum approach distance
Capability of performing basic bucket rescue/escape
Capability of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up
Capability of properly inspecting rubber goods, covers and PPE
Understanding of grounding procedures
Understanding of principles of proper equipment set-up
Capability of working in confined spaces
Capability of making 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
Demonstration of a professional appearance & attitude in dealings with co-workers, customers, subcontractors and the general public
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 identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
Proficiency in all aspects of working with energized enclosures
Professional demeanor and ability to interact in positive way with fellow crew members, general public and customer representatives
Proficiency in understanding and reading blueprints
Capability of leading crew in preparation/installation of pad mount transformers & enclosures, in absence of Crew Foreman or with minimal supervision
Ability to work alone on de-energized lines
Capability of obtaining knowledge of wire pulling techniques
Capability of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up
Capability of properly inspecting rubber goods, covers and PPE
Understanding of how to tie various lineman knots
Capability of making up and using a hand line
Understanding of principles of proper equipment set-up
Capability of working at heights and/or confined spaces
Capability of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up
Capability 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
Understanding of grounding procedures
Understanding of principles of proper equipment set-up
Capability of working in/around confined spaces
Capability of making 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
Demonstration of a professional appearance & attitude in dealings with co-workers, customers, subcontractors and the general public
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 identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
Proficiency in all aspects of working with energized enclosures
Professional demeanor and ability to interact in positive way with fellow crew members, general public and customer representatives
Proficiency in understanding and reading blueprints
Capability of leading crew in preparation/installation of pad mount transformers & enclosures, in absence of Crew Foreman or with minimal supervision
Ability to work alone on de-energized lines
Capability of obtaining knowledge of wire pulling techniques
Capability of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up
Capability of properly inspecting rubber goods, covers and PPE
Understanding of how to tie various lineman knots
Capability of making up and using a hand line
Understanding of principles of proper equipment set-up
Capability of working at heights and/or confined spaces
Capability of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up
Capability 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
Understanding of grounding procedures
Understanding of principles of proper equipment set-up
Capability of working in/around confined spaces
Capability of making 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
Demonstration of a professional appearance & attitude in dealings with co-workers, customers, subcontractors and the general public
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 identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
Proficiency in all aspects of working with energized enclosures
Professional demeanor and ability to interact in positive way with fellow crew members, general public and customer representatives
Proficiency in understanding and reading blueprints
Capability of leading crew in preparation/installation of pad mount transformers & enclosures, in absence of Crew Foreman or with minimal supervision
Ability to work alone on de-energized lines
Capability of obtaining knowledge of wire pulling techniques
Capability of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up
Capability of properly inspecting rubber goods, covers and PPE
Understanding of how to tie various lineman knots
Capability of making up and using a hand line
Understanding of principles of proper equipment set-up
Capability of working at heights and/or confined spaces
Capability of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up
Capability 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
Understanding of grounding procedures
Understanding of principles of proper equipment set-up
Capability of working in/around confined spaces
Capability of making 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
Demonstration of a professional appearance & attitude in dealings with co-workers, customers, subcontractors and the general public
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 identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
Proficiency in all aspects of working with energized enclosures
Professional demeanor and ability to interact in positive way with fellow crew members, general public and customer representatives
Proficiency in understanding and reading blueprints
Capability of leading crew in preparation/installation of pad mount transformers & enclosures, in absence of Crew Foreman or with minimal supervision
Ability to work alone on de-energized lines
Capability of obtaining knowledge of wire pulling techniques
Capability of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up
Capability of properly inspecting rubber goods, covers and PPE
Understanding of how to tie various lineman knots
Capability of making up and using a hand line
Understanding of principles of proper equipment set-up
Capability of working at heights and/or confined spaces
Capability of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up
Capability 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
Understanding of grounding procedures
Understanding of principles of proper equipment set-up
Capability of working in/around confined spaces
Capability of making 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
Demonstration of a professional appearance & attitude in dealings with co-workers, customers, subcontractors and the general public
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 identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
Proficiency in all aspects of working with energized enclosures
Professional demeanor and ability to interact in positive way with fellow crew members, general public and customer representatives
Proficiency in understanding and reading blueprints
Capability of leading crew in preparation/installation of pad mount transformers & enclosures, in absence of Crew Foreman or with minimal supervision
Ability to work alone on de-energized lines
Capability of obtaining knowledge of wire pulling techniques
Capability of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up
Capability of properly inspecting rubber goods, covers and PPE
Understanding of how to tie various lineman knots
Capability of making up and using a hand line
Understanding of principles of proper equipment set-up
Capability of working at heights and/or confined spaces
Capability of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up
Capability 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
Understanding of grounding procedures
Understanding of principles of proper equipment set-up
Capability of working in/around confined spaces
Capability of making 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

Additional Requirements

Must have a HS Diploma or equivalent and CDL for apprenticeship program

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