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Fort Myer Construction Electrical Groundsman in Washington, District Of Columbia

Electrical Groundsman

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fort Myer Construction Corporation (FMCC) is a premier contractor in the DMV that is currently experiencing tremendous growth. If you desire to be part of a company with an opportunity to grow in your career and be rewarded for your contributions - then FMCC is the place for you. We are a union base. At the end of the day, we strive to make a difference in peoples lives by helping build the American Dream in the DMV. We are a multi-million-dollar company with over 800 employees and are one of the most called by name Heavy Highway Construction companies in the region. If you do not mind hard work and want to make a difference in your community then please consider joining the FMCC family.

Summary:

The Electrical Groundsman is responsible for providing assistance to the Electrical Journeyman with overhead and under-ground installations and repairs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Electrical Journeyman is the various aspects of line maintenance, repair and construction,
  • Hand Electrical Journeyman necessary protective equipment needed for work being done i.e. (hot sticks, rubber goods, blankets, gloves, etc.),
  • Prepare and assemble various line apparatus required for particular work being performed,
  • Keep work areas clean and organized,
  • Pickup scrap wire, boxes, and other discarded materials,
  • Communicate with power plant dispatch regarding opening/closing and tagging/un-tagging of circuits while work is being performed,
  • Assist with washing and maintaining equipment in proper working order,
  • Install both aerial and underground line apparatus, digging holes, padding ditches, operating utility vehicles,
  • Assist with loading of various materials onto trucks and/any and all others duties assigned by line supervisor,
  • Must be able to operate lower controls on line truck,
  • Must verify proper grounding of line truck,
  • Prepare pole mount transformers and assist with installation,
  • Assemble conduit and place in trench,
  • Work in bucket truck to complete necessary tasks,
  • Must be knowledgeable with the materials needed and process to strip and terminate underground cables, and
  • May be required to work extended hours including evenings, nights, and weekends,
  • Additional duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent,
  • Must have a valid drivers license with a clean driving record,
  • Work at various heights above ground for extended periods of time, and can be hazardous due to falls, and/or working on or near energized electric lines and equipment
  • Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions,
  • Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic helping others
  • Ability to multitask and stay organized different work environments
  • Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions,
  • Ability to work on smooth or uneven surfaces and under varying climatic conditions,
  • Must be safety conscious at all times,

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``` - COVID-19 vaccination is highly recommended, - Must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants and/or employees are considered for hire, promotion, training opportunities, and work assignments, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or sexual orientation) marital status, national origin, age (40 or older) veteran status, disability, or genetic information or any other basis protected by federal or local laws.

Disclaimer:

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interp eted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has discretion to add or modify job duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.

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