Groundman - DFW, TX (Transmission)
Star Electric LLC, Rio Vista, TX, United States
TX DFW
1701 County Road 1109b
Rio Vista, TX 76093, USA
5 Star Electric, LLC (5 Star) is a premier full‑service provider of electrical construction, maintenance, and repair services with offices in Western Kentucky and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. 5 Star specializes in Distribution and Transmission Power Line work, Substation, Industrial, Commercial, Streetlighting, and Fiber installations.
Position Title:
Groundman
Our Core Values:
Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Roles and Responsibilities
Passes tools to line crew or network crew members by acting as a general helper on the ground. Handles cables, conduit and other materials as directed. Glues conduits together. Assists in setting transformers.
Assists line crew with setting poles by shoveling or piking; fills anchor holes.
Clears undergrowth from right‑of‑way by using hand tools or saws. Piles debris clear path.
Performs general clean‑up of job sites following completion of work.
Positions reels of electric cable beside trenches and lays heavy residential underground distribution (URD) cables in ditches and pads by shoveling fine sand around cable.
Assists network crew top man with lowering and raising molten metals and other heavy materials to the cable splicer working below in the vault.
Operates roto hammer to access vaults.
Notifies customers of impending disruption of service while lines are under repair.
Flags traffic to protect employees and the public from injury.
May assist as directed in operating jackhammer or digging bars to break concrete or rocks.
May drive 3/4‑ton or 1‑ton pickup truck to job site or to obtain supplies.
Performs other duties as assigned. Job duties are subject to change as directed by management.
Success Factors
Good Mechanical and Electrical Aptitude
Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.
Ability to lift up to 80 lbs multiple times during a work shift
Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping, and kneeling
Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with co‑workers
Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug‑free workplace policy
Willingness and ability to learn additional skills
Experience and Education
Electricity Training Preferred
One (1) year of experience in a labor‑intensive environment
Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Class A CDL License is required.
Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre‑employment drug screen.
Must complete OSHA 10hr Safety Training Program within 60 days, other combinations of education / experience may be considered.
Must have ability for frequent travel on needed training requirements and potential for overtime including storm work.
Physical capabilities required to safely operate a motor vehicle and equipment, in all driving conditions.
Possesses sight, strength and coordination necessary to safely and effectively operate heavy and light equipment and tools.
Duties entail full body exertion, strenuous lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.
Notes The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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5 Star Electric, LLC (5 Star) is a premier full‑service provider of electrical construction, maintenance, and repair services with offices in Western Kentucky and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. 5 Star specializes in Distribution and Transmission Power Line work, Substation, Industrial, Commercial, Streetlighting, and Fiber installations.
Position Title:
Groundman
Our Core Values:
Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Roles and Responsibilities
Passes tools to line crew or network crew members by acting as a general helper on the ground. Handles cables, conduit and other materials as directed. Glues conduits together. Assists in setting transformers.
Assists line crew with setting poles by shoveling or piking; fills anchor holes.
Clears undergrowth from right‑of‑way by using hand tools or saws. Piles debris clear path.
Performs general clean‑up of job sites following completion of work.
Positions reels of electric cable beside trenches and lays heavy residential underground distribution (URD) cables in ditches and pads by shoveling fine sand around cable.
Assists network crew top man with lowering and raising molten metals and other heavy materials to the cable splicer working below in the vault.
Operates roto hammer to access vaults.
Notifies customers of impending disruption of service while lines are under repair.
Flags traffic to protect employees and the public from injury.
May assist as directed in operating jackhammer or digging bars to break concrete or rocks.
May drive 3/4‑ton or 1‑ton pickup truck to job site or to obtain supplies.
Performs other duties as assigned. Job duties are subject to change as directed by management.
Success Factors
Good Mechanical and Electrical Aptitude
Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions.
Ability to lift up to 80 lbs multiple times during a work shift
Ability to climb, dig, work in tight spaces, on uneven surfaces, walking, stooping, and kneeling
Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions
Ability to work well independently and as a part of a team with co‑workers
Ability to pass motor vehicle, criminal background check, and comply with drug‑free workplace policy
Willingness and ability to learn additional skills
Experience and Education
Electricity Training Preferred
One (1) year of experience in a labor‑intensive environment
Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Class A CDL License is required.
Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre‑employment drug screen.
Must complete OSHA 10hr Safety Training Program within 60 days, other combinations of education / experience may be considered.
Must have ability for frequent travel on needed training requirements and potential for overtime including storm work.
Physical capabilities required to safely operate a motor vehicle and equipment, in all driving conditions.
Possesses sight, strength and coordination necessary to safely and effectively operate heavy and light equipment and tools.
Duties entail full body exertion, strenuous lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.
Notes The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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