Material Handler

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Assist line crew or network crew members by working on the ground, handing tools and heavy materials to workers. To retrieve and transport materials, including poles, tools and hardware to various crews as assigned. When on a crew/jobsite, the material handler could also be asked to dig holes and pad ditches, and to perform other similar work in connection with the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground power lines. Groundmen are never permitted to work on energized conductors without direct/immediate supervision at all times. A Material Handler is also responsible for his/her own safety at all times and is expected to learn and follow all company guidelines and safety procedures. It is the responsibility of the Material Handler to report any and all accidents to the Foreman immediately and to make the Foreman aware of any known potential safety hazards that may exist. Safety should be the number one priority of any Material Handler and ensure the safety of his fellow crew members by following all safety guidelines.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Included but not limited to:

Retrieves and delivers materials from customer staging areas and warehouses and delivers those materials (including poles) to the crews working on the jobsites.

Passes tools to line crew or network crew members by acting as a general helper on the ground. Handles cables, conduit and other materials as directed. Glues conduits together. Assists in setting transformers.

Assists line crew with setting poles by shoveling or piking; fills anchor holes.

Clears undergrowth from right-of-way by using hand tools or saws. Piles debris to clear path.

Performs general clean-up of job sites following completion of work.

Positions reels of electric cable beside trenches and lays heavy residential underground distribution (URD) cables in ditches and pads by shoveling fine sand around cable.

Assists network crew top man with lowering and raising molten metals and other heavy materials to the cable splicer working below in the vault.

Operates roto hammer to access vaults.

Notifies customers of impending disruption of service while lines are under repair.

Flags traffic to protect employees and the public from injury.

May assist as directed in operating jackhammer or digging bars to break concrete or rocks.

May drive 3/4-ton or 1-ton pickup truck to job site or to obtain supplies.

Performs other duties as assigned. Job duties are subject to change as directed by management.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Requires good mechanical and electrical aptitude; communication skills and electricity training helpful. Requires a valid commercial driver’s license. Complete OSHA 10hr Safety Training Program within 60 days. Other combinations of education/experience may be considered. Must be able to work outdoors in diverse terrain and in all weather conditions. Physical capabilities required to safely operate a motor vehicle and equipment, in all driving conditions. Possesses sight, strength and coordination necessary to safely