SUB Groundman

About This Role

This traveling role supports the construction of new substations, as well as modifications and upgrades of existing substations, by working on various equipment-related projects building high voltage power lines and substations. It suits a groundman who can safely assist with a range of construction tasks in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Work safely while assisting in new/existing construction and various tasks such as demolition, site preparation, excavating, backfilling and landscaping, trenching, pole setting, cable labelling, and other substation-related tasks such as construction clean-up
• Assist with installing transformer and transformer banks, bus structures and switchgear, lines (underground/overhead), ground grid, control buildings, and other related substation material tasks
• Work with man baskets, skid steers, shovels, compactors, backhoes and other industry equipment
• Frequently work around energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care
• Maintain company tools in good working order
• Understand and comply with the Company
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Requirements

• Obtain and maintain a valid State Class C driver
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work on ladders and hydraulic lifts
• Ability to learn how to operate construction equipment and use hand tools
• Ability to work within a physically demanding work environment
• Physical activity including extended periods of standing and walking, frequent sitting, kneeling, bending, crouching, reaching, stopping and climbing
• Work is primarily performed in both indoor and outdoor environments in all/extreme weather conditions
• OSHA 10
• Ability to bend and lift
• Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships
• Precise hand-eye coordination
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance
• 401k plan
• Employee Stock Purchase plan

Important Details

• Travel: all over the state of New Mexico
• Per diem: provided when applicable

About the Company

Energy Erectors, Inc. (EEI) constructs transmission line projects up to 500 kV and has over 30 years of experience building substations and switchyards. With integrated in-house capabilities, EEI delivers world-class solutions to complex power transmission and distribution projects. Energy Erectors is a subsidiary of MasTec, a Fortune 500 Company, and is certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC).