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Power & Construction Group, Inc. has an opening for an Underground Cable Crew Laborer with the Industrial Electric Division!
Salary Range: $22-$55/hr. plus prevailing wage opportunities
Location: Rochester, NY
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Underground cable crew laborers perform various tasks related to electric cable installations and maintenance. This includes pulling de-energized primary electric cable, setting transformers, and terminating GIS switch gear.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Five years of experience in underground primary distribution work.
- Valid NYS Driver’s License.
- CDL-B or CDL-A required.
- OSHA 10 certification.
- Ability to envision cable routing.
- Ability to read plan sheets.
- Positive attitude; holds self accountable for high quality work
- Record of reliability.
- Willingness to take direction.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Desire to be trained in the safe performance of the work.
- Comfortable with heights.
- Able to perform extensive physical labor, including but not limited to: Digging with a hand bar or shovel to expose live utilities, heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing into and out of trenches and manholes, over and under obstacles.
- Available for occasional overtime and on-call work.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Pulling de-energized primary electric cable.
- Setting transformers.
- Performing various splices, including transition joints across dead break kits, termination kits, and splice kits.
- Termination in dead break kits.
- Perform Hi-Pot testing and/or VLF testing.
- Rigging – positioning of slings, chains, and ropes.
- Promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift and move heavy parts and equipment (up to 50 pounds or more).
- Stamina to work in various weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for precise tasks.
- Ability to stand, bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods.
- Good vision, including close-up and peripheral vision, for detailed inspections.
- Hearing ability to diagnose engine and equipment noises.
- Works alone or alongside others.
- Work outdoors year-round in all types of weather.
BENEFITS:
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance.
- Paid Time Off.
- 401K with match.
- Boot Allowance.
- Paid Training.
- Profit Sharing.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing a DOT Physical, drug screen, background check, and driver’s license check. Candidates must maintain passing results throughout the term of employment with P&CG.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: P&CG is an Equal Employment, Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
