Groundworker

Description

About the Role

Fayetteville Public Works Commission is seeking a reliable and safetyfocused individual to join our Electric Construction and Maintenance Department Boring Team as a Groundworker. This role supports construction and maintenance activities for underground and overhead electric distribution systems and plays a key part in maintaining safe efficient field operations.

This position is ideal for candidates with construction experience who enjoy handson outdoor work and supporting skilled utility crews.

Key Responsibilities

• Support electric construction crews with daily field activities and job site preparation.
• Load and unload equipment materials and tools on and off work vehicles.
• Prepare and supply crews with necessary tools materials and equipment.
• Clean and maintain vehicles tools and equipment used by the crew.
• Operate groundlevel equipment for hole digging setting poles placing anchors grounding facilities and stringing wire.
• Perform debris removal tree grinding and general site cleanup.
• Assist during emergency response events outages and callback situations.
• Work extended hours and participate in frequent oncall emergency standby and callback rotations as required.

What Youll Bring

• Working knowledge of safety rules regulations and procedures.
• Experience or familiarity with tools equipment and materials used in electric line construction and maintenance.
• Basic understanding of electrical principles and functions.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Ability to respond quickly and efficiently in emergency situations.
• Clear communication skills including accurate radio communication.
• Ability to work effectively with coworkers contractors and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma required
• One (1) year of construction experience preferred

Special Requirements

• Must possess/maintain a valid North Carolina Drivers License.
• Must obtain and maintain a North Carolina Class A CDL within six (6) months of employment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position including physically demanding outdoor work.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and become part of a team that supports reliable electric service for the Fayetteville community.

EMPLOYERS RIGHTS: This job description is general and illustrative of the kind of duties required of this position. It is not exhaustive and does not contain a detailed description of all the duties that may be assigned to the incumbent occupying this position.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• PWC does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

This position works four (4) -10 hour shifts Monday-Thursday.

GRADE 405 $20.95-$27.59/hourly

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Required Experience:

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