Groundworker Construction

BARC Electric, a member-owned electric cooperative with headquarters in Millboro, Virginia, seeks a qualified applicant to fill the position of Groundworker stationed from our Millboro Office.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Assists in the construction and maintenance of electric and fiber plant, including:
Pulling cable, Framing and setting poles, Grounding and transformer establishing proper connections, Underground cable installation with proper connections
• Installation of overhead lines
• Anticipates lineman’s needs and supplies him with the materials and tools requested
• Maintains and takes proper care for tools and equipment
• Expected to operate with line truck and other equipment as necessary
• Assists in scheduled and unscheduled outages as required
• Participates in the on-call program as required
• Learn RUS specifications
• Additional duties as assigned by the Foreman and Management
• Performs other duties appropriate to a Groundworker position

Relating to Safety:

• Informs other employees of any unsafe condition that exists or may arise during construction or maintenance operation and assists in correcting the situation
• Able to perform bucket rescue, and general first aid including adult CPR and automatic external defibrillator.
• Knows proper method of summoning aid on two-way radio

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Maintain a Medic First Aid Certificate
• Maintain VDOT Work Zone Safety Certification (flagging training)
• Obtain AED certification
• Will be required to have a CDL Learners within six (6) months of hire date
• Within six (6) months of accepting this position, this Groundworker’s role is projected transition into our Lineman Apprenticeship Program.

Be advised, there is a provisional $1.50 hourly wage increase up the completion of Groundworker’s certification and a satisfactory six (6) month review.

Qualified applicants: Please submit a completed application and resume for this position to Ashley Hash. Email HR@barcelectric.com.

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