Utility Groundperson ALS

Brand: American Lighting and Signalization

Location: McDonough, GA, United States

Date Posted: Dec 9, 2024

Requisition Number:

Description

Utilities Groundperson

The Utilities Groundperson works from the ground assisting with digging holes and trenches, running conduit, pulling cable, among other tasks as directed by the Foreperson.

Job Type : Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay : Competitive, Hourly

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day one

• Retirement plan

• Company-provided life insurance

• Supplemental life insurance with spouse and child coverage options

• Choice of voluntary Aflac supplemental insurance programs

• Long-term disability

• Pre-paid legal plan

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Various employee discount programs and resources

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Assembles material on the ground to be installed by the lineperson or apprentice.

• Flag traffic and may be required to have training.

• Excavates to assist in the installation of structures or cable as required by contract specification.

• Operates various tools for the work (various manual digging devices, wrenches, hammers, come a long, jack hammer and hand line etc.).

• Clears work area around structures.

• Working hours will extend into night and will exceed an eight-hour day.

• Will have contact with public and private property owners to communicate work to be performed.

• Will perform other duties as assigned by Foreperson relating to utility line work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Must be able to operate and service all required tools and equipment.

• Must be able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, etc. Subject to call out work.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent preferred.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License required.

Travel:

• Travel required from time to time to perform work through the Region

Physical Requirements:

• RARE (less than 10%): climbing poles

• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): sitting, kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs.

• FREQUENT (up to 66%): stooping, squatting, body-twisting, manual dexterity, climbing on/off a truck, gripping, reading.

• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): standing, walking, sense of touch, speaking clearly, seeing distant, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., seeing, reaching, range of motion, hearing-speech range, depth perception, color vision, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation 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.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package that provides a foundation of support for the health, safety, and security of you and your family. We are proud to extend a broad selection of benefits to meet your needs—and medical, dental, and vision benefits start on the first day of employment.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation 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 become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.