Title:  Groundman

Who We Are

Linetec is a part of the Centuri Group, who is comprised of a family of companies that make up a utility infrastructure enterprise, operating throughout the US and Canada, safely delivering gas, electric and utility services to our customers and the community. We help you build your career on Solid Ground by investing in your development and valuing your unique skills, perspective, and background. Employees are the lifeblood of our organization, and we’re committed to providing a stable foundation to continuously grow and thrive. We’ve got work for the next 100 years - All we need is you!

Becoming a Groundman is the first step in starting your career as an electrical worker. You will concentrate on learning safety procedures, making up material, stocking trucks and assisting other crew members. A desire to learn the skills of a Lineman is essential.

CDL is strongly preferred. Thi position is located in San Angelo, TX.

What You'll Do

• Provide assistance to the crew in completion of their duties
• Learn the basic materials and equipment used in line construction
• Learn about safety procedures and work area protection
• Maintain cleanliness of the job site and equipment
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisors

What You'll Have

• General knowledge of electric services is great
• High school diploma or GED required
• CDL class A license preferred; must acquire CDL beginners permit within 60 days
• Completion of an accredited apprentice program is preferred
• Ability and desire to learn the necessary skills of a Lineman
• Ability to read and understand minimum approach distances
• Commitment to doing quality work while putting safety first

What You'll Get

• Weekly Payroll
• Employee Discounts 
• Accrued PTO Time 
• Career Development Opportunities 
• Potential Bonus Opportunities 
• 401K w/ Company Match
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Work Environment

• Work sites are outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions
• All worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English; must be fluent in English
• Work includes prolonged and repeated: lifting (including overhead, up to 50lbs); standing; climbing; kneeling; reaching and feeling; crouching and crawling
• Work is performed within the “red zone” of heavy equipment
• Working safely requires quick/accurate hand-eye coordination and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Legal Stuff

• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
• Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record is required
• Pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test; hold/obtain DOT medical card
• With the health and safety of our employees, customers and the communities we serve in mind, all candidates who receive an offer of employment will be required to complete a COVID-19 risk assessment; your responses will help us determine an employment start date

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.  Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.

Centuri is a Department of Transportation regulated employer. Certain safety-sensitive positions are covered under the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations, 49 CFR Part 40. It is important to note that marijuana remains a drug listed in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. It remains unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under the company’s Drug Free Workplace Policy to use or test positive for marijuana.