Underground Crew - All Positions (Foreman/A, B , C Lineman/Operator/Groundman
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteGreenville, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Conduct underground utility construction, maintenance, and repair for energized and de-energized lines, including digging, rigging, pulling conductors, and setting poles. Operate heavy equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, and mini-excavators proficiently, or assist with manual tasks like flagging traffic and assembling materials. Lead or support crew members in reading blueprints, interpreting site plans, and executing safe work procedures under OSHA standards. Coordinate personnel, manage supplies, and perform Job Task Safety Analysis (JTSA) meetings to ensure compliance. Maintain company vehicles and tools in good working order while adhering to safety protocols and customer service expectations.
Required Qualifications
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- Class A CDL
- Valid driver's license
- Total commitment to safety and compliance
- Able/willing to travel long distances on short notice, when required
- Able/willing to work for extended periods in various locations, when required
- Able/willing to work Overtime, when required
- Proficient in reading and interpreting site plans, construction prints/drawings and scopes of work
- Proficient 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
- Willingness to travel and work away from home
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to 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
- Ability to properly pull in UG conductors
- Capability to lead crew in preparation/installation of pad mount transformers & enclosures, in absence of Crew Foreman or with minimal supervision
- Comprehensive knowledge of operations in terminating UG conductors & secondaries
- Capability to execute 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 to work 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
- Ability to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate
- 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
- Ability 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
- Ability 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 by a qualified employee
- 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
- 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
- Ability 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 properly install and remove PPE and cover up
- Capability to properly inspect rubber goods, covers 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
- Capability to receive and follow directions
- Ability to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate
- 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 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
- Ability to work outdoors
- Ability to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
- Proficiency in all aspects of working with energized enclosures
- Capability to lead crew in preparation/installation of pad mount transformers & enclosures, in absence of Crew Foreman or with minimal supervision
- Comprehensive knowledge of operations in terminating UG conductors & secondaries
- Capability to execute live switching on UG loops
- Proficiency in all aspects of heavy lifting and rigging
- 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 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
- Capability 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
- Ability to properly pull in UG conductors
- 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 to receive and following directions
- Ability to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate
- Possession of a 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
- Possession of 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
- Capability to receive and follow directions
- Ability to function within a Team environment and share knowledge with fellow crew members as appropriate
- Possession of a valid Class A CDL
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Additional Requirements
- Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be able and willing to travel long distances on short notice
- Must be able to work overtime when required
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