Underground Groundperson Position Available In Alamance, North Carolina

Underground Groundperson

Brand:

Utility Lines Construction Services, LLC Location:

Burlington, NC, United States Date Posted:

Apr 19, 2025

Requisition Number:

530 Description Utility Lines Construction Services

Job Title:

Underground Distribution Ground Person

Job Description:

A entry-level position building towards a career in maintaining and repair-ing underground distribution and transmission systems.

Pay:

• Competitive/Hourly – Discussed During Interview Process

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• FR Clothing Provided
• Employee Payroll Deduction Program

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized underground line work followingpany established Safety and Health standards from the ground level.
• Ability to problem solve with unidentified circumstances on any job.
• Ensure daily testing and inspection of assigned tools and equipment.
• Maintainpany equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Excavates to assist in the installation of structures or cable as required by contract specification.
• Will have contact with public and private property owners to professionallymuni-cate work to be performed.
• Participates inpany training of all regional safety guidelines and is required to per-form all work by the regional safety policies.
• Operates various tools for the work (manual digging devices, wrenches, hammers,e-alongs, jack hammer and hand-line etc.).
• All other duties as required or requested by Supervisors.
• Reports all potential equipment and crew safety hazards to Foreperson

Minimum Qualification:

• Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather whilepleting work as-signments, i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold.
• Must be able to traverse various terrains.
• Must be able tomunicate with others.
• Must be able to maintain attention during dangerous tasks.
• Must be able to follow directions, work safely & productively
• May be able to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
• Must be able to work long hours and overtime during holidays, emergencies, week-ends, etc.

Education and Experience:

• Be able to provide proof of work experience, schooling, and any certifications that you have obtained during your career.

Traveling Requirements:

• Must be willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work.

Driver License:

• Valid Driver’s license is preferred or willingness to obtain valid CDL within 90 days of employment.

If unable to obtain, please discuss this during the interview process.

Safety:

• Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and con-centration for extended periods of time, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather whilepleting work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8 or 10-hour day, be able tomunicate with oth-ers, read, write, andprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, andmunicate and handle conflict professionally.

Pre-Screen:

• Upon offer, employees may be required toplete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.
  Physical requirements:
• Rarely (less than 10%): Sitting, Crawling, and Climbing Poles
• Occasionally (up to 33%): Stooping, Kneeling, Squatting, Body Twisting, Sense of Touch, Range of Motion, Pushing, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs, Balancing, and Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently (up to 66 %): Walking, Manual Dexterity, Seeing Distant, Climbing On/Off Truck, Gripping, Lifting Over 10 lbs. up to 50 lbs., Reaching, Depth Perception, Lifting, Carrying, and Pulling.
• Continuously (up to 100%): Standing, Speaking Clearly, Seeing, Hearing-Speech Range, Color Vision, Lifting Up to 10 lbs.

Benefits
We offer apetitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable amodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note:

All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Notice to

Agencies:

We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will be the property of thepany, and no fees orpensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.