JOB SUMMARY:

Assist Lead Communication Lineman and other Linemen with material handling and manual labor. Operate bucket truck, digger-derrick, backhoe and other equipment. Keep the truck stocked with the appropriate tools and materials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operate digger-derrick, backhoe and other equipment in a safe manner and according to manufacturer specifications and practice.
• Pull wires, place pedestals and lay conduit for underground construction.
• Gather and assemble material for linemen.
• Coordinate with garage staff and contracted services to ensure that equipment is maintained properly.
• Assist lineman and work on other crews, as required.
• Ability to perform Utility Flagging and Road safety tasks.
• Ability to maintain reliable, predictable and reasonable attendance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with contracted linemen, electric staff, and other pole attachment companies.
• Work on call shifts after normal business hours.
• Groundman is responsible to actively participate in job site and crew safety and must exhibit and uphold BrightRidge safety requirements.
• Assist lineman and work on other crews, as required.
• Understand and utilize safety and protective equipment. Must be able to render first aid CPR.
• Conducts safety inspections on vehicles, tools and safety equipment as needed.
• Maintain work order paperwork and electronic records for inventory and charge out purposes.
• Complies with all traffic laws, safety rules and regulations while operating assigned vehicle. Should always look out for the safety of the vehicle, its occupants and its load.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.
• Must maintain a valid drivers' license from state of residence.
• Must be available for after-hours work which would include working a fair share of all necessary overtime.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must have general knowledge of company policies in order to answer consumer questions.
• Must be able to use required tools and materials in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must know safety rules and regulations.
• Must be familiar with pole framing techniques.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Must know and have the ability to perform CPR.
• Must operate digger derrick truck and other equipment safely and according to manufacturer specifications and guidelines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position requires strenuous physical activity. Job requires frequent bending, standing, sitting, handling, pick/pinch, fine manipulation, vision, depth perception and arm/hand and simple grasp for machine control operation. Must be able to lift up to 116 lbs. Must have good ambulation for varying terrains. Must have good grip and strength and manual dexterity. Must be able to produce varying amounts of push/pull force.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed outside in varying weather conditions for the majority of the time. Subject to being called out during outages or other emergencies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have one year of prior experience as a Groundman.