Transmission Groundman

Overview

MasTec Utility Services Company Description

MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by the strength of eight decades of experience, exceptional industry skills, and a deep commitment to our core values, we continually strive to innovate, uplevel our abilities, and provide extraordinary value to our clients.

MasTec Utility Services Company is a subsidiary of MasTec, a certified Minority-Controlled Company by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).

Job Summary

The Transmission Groundman assists the Journeyman Lineman and the Foreman. Responsible for performing work related to the construction and maintain of poles, power lines, auxiliary facilities, and equipment for the Transmission team. This position supports and learns from the Lineman team and works with other personnel from the department.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and inspect transmission electrical power lines.

• Provide technical skills needed for the operation and maintenance of reliable electrical services for the consumer, completing jobs with quality and timeliness.

• Provide for connecting and disconnecting, installing and removal, moving and transferring of various electrical devices on customer facilities, i.e. transformers, transformer banks, regulators, switches, switching devices, capacitor banks, etc.

• Route or reroute power lines over, under, or around existing lines and structures.

• Inspect and/or remove power lines that are damaged.

• Assist in carrying poles, digging holes, and other operations involved in setting or replacing poles.

• Perform line switching or sectionalizing, as directed.

• Investigate consumer complaints and make repairs to energized electrical distribution lines, as needed.

• Provide backup for other Transmission Linemen and assist in completion of duties.

• May troubleshoot electrical problems on customer equipment.

• Drive bucket truck to jobsite and maintain truck stock.

• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• 1 year of lineman experience.

Preferred

• 2 or more years of lineman experience.

• Valid and current Class A CDL

• OSHA 10 Certification.

• Completion of a Lineman School

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Minimum

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• 1 year of lineman experience.

Preferred

• 2 or more years of lineman experience.

• Valid and current Class A CDL

• OSHA 10 Certification.

• Completion of a Lineman School

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

• Construct, maintain, and inspect transmission electrical power lines.

• Provide technical skills needed for the operation and maintenance of reliable electrical services for the consumer, completing jobs with quality and timeliness.

• Provide for connecting and disconnecting, installing and removal, moving and transferring of various electrical devices on customer facilities, i.e. transformers, transformer banks, regulators, switches, switching devices, capacitor banks, etc.

• Route or reroute power lines over, under, or around existing lines and structures.

• Inspect and/or remove power lines that are damaged.

• Assist in carrying poles, digging holes, and other operations involved in setting or replacing poles.

• Perform line switching or sectionalizing, as directed.

• Investigate consumer complaints and make repairs to energized electrical distribution lines, as needed.

• Provide backup for other Transmission Linemen and assist in completion of duties.

• May troubleshoot electrical problems on customer equipment.

• Drive bucket truck to jobsite and maintain truck stock.

• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.