Distribution Groundman - Whittier

About the position

As a Distribution Groundman at Southern California Edison (SCE), you will play a crucial role in the construction, inspection, maintenance, and restoration of overhead and underground electric distribution systems. This position is integral to powering the planet, reducing carbon emissions, and contributing to cleaner air. You will assist Linemen and engage in various manual labor tasks while maintaining a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Assists Linemen to gain poles, frame cross-arms, assemble guys, and splice wire.
• Loads and unloads material.
• Raises material and tools on pole or tower by use of handline.
• Dismantles material removed from the line and places on trucks.
• Digs holes for poles and anchors.
• Drives ground rods and pulls wires and guys to tension.
• Attends winch while handling heavy material and attends reels while stringing wire.
• Makes and maintains trails, fells trees, hoes weeds around poles and towers.
• Learns tools, materials, and methods of line construction and maintenance.
• Operates truck and power equipment used in overhead and underground line construction.
• Maintains a safety 'own it' attitude where you choose to be safe for what and who you value.
• Performs other miscellaneous manual labor functions as advised.

Requirements

• Experience or training with basic construction activities.
• Possess a valid Class A motor vehicle operator's license.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with electrical tools, materials, and methods employed in overhead and underground line construction and maintenance.
• Experience as a Groundman working on overhead and underground construction.
• A certificate of completion from an SCE-accredited training program with Pole Climbing Endorsement.
• Experience with performing heavy manual labor.
• CPR certification from Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Benefits

• Travel reimbursement