Job Description
Job Description
Salary :
AUI Power is a leader with over 20 years of service in the utility industry. AUI Power has a reputation as being Employer of Choice in the industry and promotes a safe, welcoming, and team-oriented work environment. AUI is not your average contractor - we are focused on fostering employee innovation andempowering our employees to grow personally & professionally! An AUI employee is dependable, passionate, dedicated and inspired.
The Underground Groundhand position will assist line crew members by working on the ground, handing tools and heavy materials to workers, dig holes and pad ditches, and to perform other similar work in connection with the construction and maintenance of underground power lines.
Essential Functions :
- Follow safety rules and regulations to promote a positive safety culture
- Follow safety rules and practices
- Passes tools to line crew members by acting as a general helper on the ground. Handles cables, conduit and other materials as directed. 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 in a safe manner
- Hand Digging, ditches / holes using hand tools
- Clean equipment, trucks, hand tools
- Keep work area clear and clean of debris
- Move debris & dirt, from one place to another using a shovel, rake, or other tools to remove excess material, and fill in holes
- Learn to operate power-driven machinery such as : jackhammer, tamper, & drills
- Site clean-up
Qualifications :
Able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basisWork safely outside in various weather conditionsValid Driver's LicenseHigh school diploma or GED1 year utility experience (preferably in the construction industry)Minimum Requirements :
Able to obtain a Commercial Drivers License permit within 150 days of employment (Company paid training)Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required (storm or emergency work)Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when requiredWilling to work over-time when requested in support of storm or emergency workWhat you'll get at AUI Power :
We provide unique options to fit your unique lives :
Excellent healthcare options : Medical, vision, prescriptions & free dentalFamily Focus & Balance : Parental leave, vacation & sick time, and Employee Assistant ProgramFinancial Security : Competitive 401(k) with match!Tuition Reimbursement : Continuing education to help advance your careerEmployee Recognition ProgramsWellness : On-site fitness center at the corporate officeQuarterly Company events such as team building & family eventsAUI Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer