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Electric Groundman Full Time Job opening - Norcross state Georgia ( Job openings )
Norcross , state Georgia
( By Press Release office )
2024-03-25T00:00 - 2024-04-24T00:00 | 2 | 2
The City of Norcross is looking for a full-time
Electric Groundman
. The purpose of this position is to perform work in connection with the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground power lines. This is an entry-level position on a career track within the Electric Department.
The incumbent in this position will act as a general helper handling cables, conduit and other materials as directed. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: assisting in setting transformers, setting poles by shoveling or piking, filling anchor holes, and clearing undergrowth from right-of-way by using hand tools and/or saws.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Digs holes, puts down anchors and trims trees.
Assists with assembly and attachment of braces and pins to cross-arms, makes up guys and assists in setting poles.
Uses hand lines in passing tools, equipment and supplies to Apprentice and Journeyman Lineman.
Assists in hanging transformers.
Works as part of ground crew attaching transformers to supports.
Uses ropes, blocks, shovels, wrenches, rules, pliers, connectors and saws while running service lines.
Handles trouble calls during bad weather, if necessary.
Performs increasingly difficult and more skilled work approaching Apprentice level as the training period progresses.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
The ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Must comply with the U.S. Department of Transportation's Part 382 - Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy.
Possession of a valid Georgia Driver's License for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Must possess at CDL, or be able to obtain it within 6 months of employment.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
Any other duties as assigned by Electric Supervisor. Ability to be ‘on-call’ and respond quickly to emergencies and requests from management.
Scope and Impact:
The need for accuracy and effective utilization of accepted programs and routines is high. Errors in judgment will waste resources and adversely impact performance. Incumbent operates independently but work is verified. Content of work priorities are determined by supervision.
Communications/Customer Contact:
Contact is typically with service professionals, co-workers, other employees, and the general public. The nature of the interaction is generally to provide services and resolve problems.
Competencies:
Should have some knowledge of methods, materials and tools used in construction and maintenance of power lines.
Should have the ability to learn a wide variety of skilled tasks required in line construction and maintenance work.
Should have ability and willingness to acquire skills in climbing poles and working at moderate heights with high voltage lines.
Should have the ability to learn and observe proper safety precautions, assist in first aid and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Must be able to obtain, within six months of employment, a valid Commercial Driver's License issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work is typically performed with the employee sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping.
The work is typically performed with the employee lifting, pulling, pushing, and walking over rough terrain.
The employee must occasionally lift light or heavy objects (up to 100 pounds), use equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguish between shades of color and use the physical force necessary to arrest and/or restrain a person.
The work is typically performed outdoors.
The employee can be exposed to extreme weather conditions.
The work may require the use of protective equipment such as masks or gloves.
The noise level in the environment is moderate.
Job Type: Full-time
Starting Hourly Pay $17.86 (minimum) up to $23.22 (midpoint) based upon qualifications/experience.
Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest and updated resume to
hr@norcrossga.net
EOE/DFW.
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