Substation Groundman

Job Summary

The Substation Groundman is the first step or learning phase in becoming a Substation Tech. This position includes concentration on learning safety procedures, making up material, stocking trailer, keeping trailer clean, and assisting other crew members in the everyday job function at the direction of the Foreman/Superintendent. This role supports the construction of new Substations as well as modifications, and upgrades of existing Substations for Electrical Utility Companies throughout Florida. This is a traveling role that requires working in different job sites all over the state of Florida. Per diem is provided when applicable.

• Work safely while assisting in new/existing construction and various tasks such as demolition, site preparation, excavating, backfilling and landscaping, trenching, pole setting, cable labelling, and other substation related tasks such as construction clean-up.
• Assist with installing transformer and transformer banks, bus structures and switchgear, lines (underground/overhead), ground grid, control buildings, and other related substation material tasks.
• Will work with man baskets, skid steers, shovels, compactors, back hoes and other industry equipment.
• Frequently work around energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care.
• Maintain company tools in good working order.
• Understands and complies with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Obtain and maintain a valid State Class C driver’s license.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Ability to learn how to operate construction equipment and use hand tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.