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Job Description
Groundman
About Us
Located in New Castle, IN, HCREMC is a not-for-profit member-owned cooperative focused on providing reliable, safe and cost-competitive electrical service to enhance the lives of our members and the communities we serve. Our co-op services Henry and parts of Fayette, Rush, Madison, Hancock, Delaware, Randolph and Wayne counties. As a not-for-profit, we do things a bit differently – and that’s the point. Because we aren’t influenced by shareholders, we make our decisions with our members in mind. That means we value things like teamwork and putting families first. It also means a business model that’s designed for stability and growth. It’s a Deliberately Different approach to the energy industry and that’s great news for the people who count on us.What’s a Groundman?
Groundman is an entry-level position that supports Journeymen Linemen and crews by preparing materials, operating equipment and ensuring safety. You will learn to provide the services needed for the construction, operation and maintenance of our electric distribution system.What You’ll Do
Perform all types of work involved in the installation, maintenance, operation, removal, rearrangement, and inspection of energized facilities. Comply with safety rules, operational regulations and practices and report unsafe conditions and practices. Learn the service area and become familiar with our distribution and transmission system. Read system maps, work orders and staking sheets. Repair equipment as needed. Inspect lines. Report for duty during outages, as required.Your Strengths
We have a few requirements for joining our team:- Must be 18 years of age.
- Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
- Must have and maintain a valid Indiana driver’s license and/or Class A CDL or must be able to obtain a CDL within 6-month probationary period.
- Must be trainable in CPR and First Aid.
- Must have physical strength and stamina to perform duties required to lifting heavy objects, assist in construction, climbing and digging.
- Must be willing and able to continue education.
- Must live within 20 miles (or be willing to relocate) of our headquarters in New Castle, IN.
- Must pass drug test and background check.
- This position is subject to random drug testing in compliance with DOT regulations.
What’s In It for You
- Work Schedule – Our normal operational hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. -3:30 p.m. **A Groundman may be called in afterhours/weekends/holidays to assist with outages
- Health Insurance – We offer medical, dental and vision to the employee at no cost. We extend coverage to your spouse, children, or both under our family plan at a highly discounted rate.
- Pension Plan and 401(k) – The company provides a pension plan at no cost to the employee and matches up to 3% of the employee’s 401(k) contributions.
- Group Life – The company provides a benefit of 2x the employee’s annual salary at no cost. Supplemental insurance is also available for purchase.
- Paid Time Off – 24 hours of PTO are given upon hire, with PTO granted for the remainder of the probationary period on a prorated basis after 6 months employment.
- Holidays – We are closed for business on 11 holidays throughout the year – including New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.
- We think we have a lot to offer! Some other benefits include safety glasses, uniforms, tool allowance and education assistance.