Electric Groundsman

Description

DISCLAIMER: 

This classification specification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform the job. The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions section of this classification may vary from position to position. The employer reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties assigned to this classification.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

The Electrical Groundsman supports the Town’s Electrical Department in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the electric distribution system. This position assists Linemen with overhead and underground line work, service connections for residential and commercial customers, and limited substation maintenance. Duties include assisting Linemen with setting poles, pulling and splicing wire, installing and repairing transformers, and performing related tasks in both energized and de-energized environments. The Groundsman works under the direction of lineworkers to ensure safe and efficient operations of the Town’s electrical system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist linemen with various aspects of line maintenance, repair, and construction.
• Stock and provide to linemen necessary protective equipment needed for work being done i.e. (hot sticks, rubber goods, blankets, gloves, etc.). 
• Prepare and assemble various line apparatuses. 
• Drive and operate various work vehicles. 
• Keep work areas clean and organized including picking up scrap wire, boxes, and other discarded materials. 
• Keep unauthorized people away from work area. 
• Stock trucks with material commonly used on a daily basis. 
• Assist with cleaning warehouse and storage yard area. 
• Assist with washing and maintaining equipment in proper working order. 
• Assist with cleaning protective equipment (hot sticks and rubber goods). 
• Use of various hand and power tools. 
• Assist with loading various materials onto trucks and/or trailers. 
• Assist all departments of Public Works as determined by the Public Works Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 18 years old. 
• High School Diploma or Equivalent. 
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate percentages, fractions and decimals. 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must be able to perform heavy work exerting up-to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up-to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 20 pounds constantly to lift objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high and precarious places; outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid North Carolina Class B or higher CDL.
• May require mandatory callbacks during inclement weather. 
• May include nights, weekends, and holidays. 

DRUG TESTING:

This position requires the employee to be subject to random drug testing as per the Town of Landis Policy.