**Description** **Overhead Distribution Groundperson** A skilled position with prior performance that understands the install and repair process for overhead distribution and transmission systems, which includes poles, cables, and electrical systems. **Pay** : Competitive/Hourly (more detail during your interview process) **Benefits** : + Health/Dental/Vision Insurance + Short/Long Term Disability + Matching 401(k) Plan + Paid Holidays and Vacation + FR Clothing Provided + Employee Payroll Deduction Program **Essential Functions & Responsibilities:** + Perform new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead line workfollowing company established Safety and Health standards and from the ground. + Assembles material on the ground to be installed by the lineperson or apprentice. + Ability to problem solve with unidentified circumstances on any job. + Ensure daily testing and inspection of assigned tools and equipment. + Maintain company equipment in a safe and efficient manner. + Excavates to assist in the installation of structures or cable as required by contract specification. + Will have contact with public and private property owners to professionally communicate work to be performed. + Participates in company training of all regional safety guidelines and is required to perform all work by the regional safety policies. + Operates various tools for the work (manual digging devices, wrenches, hammers, come-alongs, jack hammer and hand-line etc.). + All other duties as required or requested by Supervisors. + Reports all potential equipment and crew safety hazards to Foreperson **Minimum Qualifications:** + Must be 18 years of age or older. + May be able to operate and service all required tools and equipment. + Must be able to work long hours and overtime during holidays, emergencies, weekends, etc. **Education & Experience** + Ability to provide proof of work experience, schooling, and other certifications obtained during career. **Pre-Screen** + Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check. **License & Certifications:** + Driver License Required, willingness to obtain a valid CDL within 90 days of employment preferred. **Travel Requirements:** + Willing to travel out of state for emergency storm work. **Physical Requirements:** + **RARE** (less than 10%): Sitting, Crawling, and Climbing Poles + **OCCASIONAL** (up to 33%): Stooping, Kneeling, Squatting, Body Twisting, Sense of Touch, Range of Motion, Pushing, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs, Balancing, and Lifting up to 50 lbs. + **FREQUENT** (up to 66 %): Walking, Manual Dexterity, Seeing Distant, Climbing On/Off Truck, Gripping, Lifting Over 10 lbs. up to 50 lbs., Reaching, Depth Perception, Lifting, Carrying, and Pulling. + **CONTINUOUS** (up to 100%): Standing, Speaking Clearly, Seeing, Hearing-Speech Range, Color Vision, Lifting Up to 10 lbs. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling **1-833-222-3066** . We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees. **Important Information for Applicants:** + Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic. + If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656. + Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification. + Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications. + We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits. + Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.