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

Job Summary

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 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
• •Willing and able to perform rigorous physical labor
• •Ability to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
• •Proficiency in all aspects of working with energized enclosures
• •Professional demeanor
• •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
• •Basic knowledge of proper techniques for pulling in UG utility lines
• •Basic understanding of construction blueprints and how to follow under direction
• •Possession of basic knowledge of materials used in UG construction work
• •Understanding of the basic concepts of equipment set up
• •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 maintain active enrollment in SUI apprenticeship program
• •Ability to work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized conductors
• •Ability to work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of de-energized and energized conductors under direct supervision/instruction by a qualified employee
• •Capability of setting poles and anchors according to safety policies and specifications
• •Ability to assist with installing all types of compression connections
• •Ability to assist in troubleshooting
• •Ability to assist with inspecting and recognizing structural problems
• •Ability to properly install, remove and inspect Rubber Goods / Cover Up / PPE
• •Ability to properly inspect rubber goods, covers and PPE
• •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 work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized underground lines
• •Proficiency in safe operation of heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, mini-excavators, knuckle cranes, etc.
• •Professional demeanor
• •Possession of 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
• •Capability of receiving and following directions
• •Ability to 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 (high school diploma or equivalent is required for program enrollment)
• •Capability of setting poles and anchors according to safety policies and specifications
• •Ability to perform rigorous physical labor
• •Capability of learning distribution voltages on a circuit
• •Must be familiar with induced voltage
• •Capability of learning to understand and read blueprints
• •Capability of assisting with inspecting and recognizing structural problems
• •Ability to work productively from an aerial device
• •Capability of assisting in troubleshooting
• •Able/willing to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate
• •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
• •Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order
• •Capable of comprehending & learning OSHA Standards for Shoring & Trenching
• •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 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 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
• •Understands grounding procedures
• •Understands principles of proper equipment set-up
• •Able to identify different types of materials used in UG line work
• •Understands minimum approach distance
• •Understands flag and tag procedures
• •Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape
• •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 principles of proper equipment set-up
• •Able to identify different types of materials used in UG line work
• •Understands minimum approach distance
• •Understands flag and tag procedures
• •Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape
• •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 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
• •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 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
• •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 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
• •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 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
• •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 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
• •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 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
• •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 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
• •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 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
• •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 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
• •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 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
• •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 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
• •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 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
• •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 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
• •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 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
• •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 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

Additional Requirements

• •Possession of a valid Class A CDL may be required within 90 days of employment