Groundman - E71005 - ELECTRIC OPERATIONS AND MAINT.Journey
City of Denton
Job Description
Title: Groundman Steps are: A & B
Position ID: E71005-600300
Department/Division: Electric Construction OR Electric Operations and Maintenance
Reports to: Construction Foreman OR Operations Foreman
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes
DOT: Yes
Definition: Responsible for assisting the Journeyman Lineman in constructing, energizing and maintaining electric distribution & transmission system for the City of Denton citizens
and DME customers.
Essential Functions:
Performs tasks which can be accomplished on the ground including drilling holes in poles, assembling cross arms, cleaning transformers and other equipment, installing wire holders on
buildings, assisting lineman working on pole from the ground, is responsible for keeping job site clean and neat, and is responsible for stocking and upkeep of trucks in fleet
Cleans up work site and equipment
Responsible for their personal safety and the safety of their field work team
Learns to safely inspect, maintain, and operate motorized equipment used in distribution construction
Begins learning troubleshooting skills using voltmeters, amp meters and other related testing devices with direct supervision
Maintains reasonable telephone contact with department representatives at all hours as necessary
Portrays a positive image for the City of Denton and the Electric Department to employees, customers, developers, contractors and the general public
Follows all appropriate City of Denton and DME policies and procedures
Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License prior to employment
OR
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Core Competencies:
Ability to learn to perform electric utility construction and maintenance work safely on the electric distribution and transmission system in Denton
Ability to learn to operate laptop computer for mapping, redlining, time keeping, and job orders
Ability to learn CPR, First Aid and ability to perform pole top and bucket truck rescue and to follow approved DME safety rules and regulations
Demonstrated ability to get along with customers and co-workers
Ability to learn to read and follow engineering projects, work orders, and blue prints
Ability to learn different types of tools and materials used in Overhead and Underground line construction and maintenance
Ability to read, understand, and follow departmental safety rules and safe work procedures
Ability to work courteously with other employees and customers
Ability to learn how to climb poles and work at heights greater than 30 feet
Ability to learn how to work within enclosed spaces
Preferences:
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Class “A” CDL driver’s license
Conditions of Employment:
Must have and maintain a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license
and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
Must obtain a Texas Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within six (6) months of employment
Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must pass a physical examination
Must be able to respond to call-in within 30 minutes and be responsible for call when your name comes up on rotation list (Applicants must be available to be on stand-by and work emergency
call-outs)
Ability to progress through these two steps of Apprenticeship Program within 1-1 ½ years
Ability to work standby every fifth week
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The bold and italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: E
Sitting: I
Walking: E
Lifting: M
Carrying: M
Pushing/Pulling: M
Overhead Work: M
Fine Dexterity: M
Kneeling: M
Crouching: M
Crawling: I
Bending: M
Twisting: M
Climbing: M
Balancing: E
Vision: E
Hearing: E
Talking: E
Video Display: I
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the daily use of various types of hand and power tools. Requires the ability to work in adverse weather conditions and wear protective
gear such as steel toe boots, gloves, hard hat, safety goggles, and hearing protection.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are primarily performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
ADA/EOE/ADEA
Effective Date: 12/26/2019
Revision Date: 7/19/2021