Groundman

Job Description

The Groundman assists the team in building, repairing, and maintaining telecommunication distribution systems. The Groundman is responsible for preparing and cleaning construction sites, loading and unloading building materials to be used, operating equipment and machines, and helping craft workers with their duties.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare the construction site for work, removing debris and possible hazards
• Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead and underground lines
• Assists with installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, cross-arms, insulators, switches and switchgear
• Sets poles and anchors
• Assist the team in completing their tasks more effectively and meeting project objectives
• Identify utilities and watch dig crew dig to prevent utility hits.
• Clean up and maintain equipment.
• Restock trucks with supplies ensuring crews have the proper tools and supplies to complete the job.
• Securing the safety of yourself and others
• Operating vehicles and equipment in a professional manner
  
  

Requirements

Education and Experience

Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 5 or more years of experience. Requires 1 years of Telecommunications installation experience, and in leadership positions. Fiber drop installation experience preferred.

This will be a travelling position - multiple job sites in Wisconsin.

Experience as a groundman on an UG crew is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, sit
• Ability to use hands to handle or feet
• Ability to reach with hands and arms
• Ability to climb and balance
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs
• Ability to maintain all safety expectations
• Ability to drive covered vehicle
  
  

Key Competencies, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to develop and mentor others.
• Management skills.
• Teamwork / Leadership skills.
• Customer/client orientation.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel, Smartsheet.
  
  

Additional Comments

ITG is an equal employment opportunity employer. ITG’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. ITG also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also ITG’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.