Groundsman
New Braunfels, TX
Full-time
$54,080-$60,320About This Job
The Groundsman position is designed to prepare candidates for potential advancement in to the Electric
Apprentice Program; position exists with a maximum of three opportunities to be accepted in to program.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
CONSTRUCTION
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Assist with cleaning and stocking truck with material needed for jobs
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Fill out charge sheets
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Assist Journeymen on site
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Set up equipment
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Make up overhead and underground material required
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Getting materials to Journeyman as requested
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Watch for potential hazards
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Observe operation of equipment and other technical skills as preparation for future training
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Continue to build pole climbing skills
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Work on pole grounds, framing poles, ground transformers, tie conductors, hanging service, & transformer
connections
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Change out cross arms, transformer and cut-outs
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Ability to read, interpret and understand job designs and drawings
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Ability to recognize other utilities and locate marks
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Ability to set poles in energized conductors
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Knowledge of equipment, materials, and framing specifications
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Knowledge of how to rig heavy loads
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Knowledge of load charts and angles with weighted pads and distance
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Assist overhead and underground crews in scheduled and unscheduled work
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Ability to take and give direction according to job needs and safety regulations
EQUIPMENT OPERATION
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Operate heavy equipment with a superior manipulative ability in, near or around energized electric lines
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Operate pressure digger trucks and digger derricks in, near and around underground utilities
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Recognize potentially dangerous situations when digging holes or setting poles being observant of leaks,
noises, and general operation of the machinery
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Ability to correctly determine appropriate auger size for the job, hole depth based on soil conditions,
conductor size and pole height
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
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Strict adherence to NBU and standard safety policies and procedures
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Perform preventative and predictive maintenance of equipment
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Accountability for materials and production of quality product in a timely manner
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Positive and respectful communication with customers
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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Maintain regular attendance; leave schedule should be managed so as to not interfere with ability to
accomplish tasks, including special projects and assignments with deadlines
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Adhere to NBU safety guidelines and practices at all times and in all situations
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Maintain a clean and safe work area, office, field site and vehicle as applicable
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Develop & maintain effective customer service skills for communications with co-workers, customers and
the public in general
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Maintain strict confidentiality of business, employee and customer information in written and oral
communications and safeguard sensitive documents
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Adhere to NBU policies and procedures
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Exemplifies NBU Core Values of Integrity, Stewardship, Culture, Team and Safety
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Participate in and support initiatives to reach annual NBU Performance Measures
Formal Education and Work Experience Requirements
Degree/Diploma Obtained: High School Diploma/GED
Work Experience Time Frame: No Experience Required Field of Study: General Studies
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Certification and Licensures Requirements
Class ‘A’ Commercial Driver’s License must be obtained within nine months of employment
Other Minimum Qualifications
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Understands and follows written and verbal directions.
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Basic Pole Climbing course must be successfully completed within six months of employment. (Only
exception would be if - Basic Pole Climbing School is unavailable during first six months of employment.)
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CPR/Safety course must be successfully completed within six months of employment.
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Flexibility in available hours, including holidays, weekends, and/or after hours as required; long, extended
hours may apply during emergency situations.
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Must reside within a forty-five-minute response time of the NBU Service Center as measured by an internet mapping tool
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