URD Groundhand

For over 20 years, AUI Power has been a trusted leader in the utility industry. We are committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and team-oriented work environment where every employee can thrive.

AUI Power is dedicated to fostering innovation, encouraging collaboration, and empowering our employees to grow both personally and professionally.

Guided by our core values - Team First, Customer Focus, and Own It – we hold ourselves to a higher standard. From hiring and development to recognition and advancement, we reward those who exemplify these values.

Our people are dependable and inspired—and together we are a passionate team building powerful partnerships.

The URD Groundhand position will assist Underground line crew members, handing tools and heavy materials to workers, dig holes and ditches, and perform other similar work in connection with the construction and maintenance of underground power lines.

Essential Functions:

• Follow safety rules and regulations to promote a positive safety culture


• Passes tools to line crew members by acting as a general helper on the Jobsite. 


• Handles cables, conduit and other materials as directed.  Assists in setting transformers.


• Assists URD crew with setting poles by shoveling or piking; fills anchor holes


• Clears undergrowth from right-of-way by using hand tools or saws in a safe manner


• Hand Digging, ditches/holes using hand tools


• Clean equipment, trucks, hand tools


• Keep work area clear and clean of debris


• Move debris & dirt, from one place to another using a shovel, rake, or other tools to remove excess material, and fill in holes


• Learn to operate power-driven machinery such as: excavator, skid steer, jackhammer, tamper, & drills


• Site clean-up

Qualifications:

• Able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis


• Work safely outside in various weather conditions


• Valid Driver's License


• High school diploma or GED


• 1 year utility experience (preferably in the construction industry)
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 150 days of employment (Company paid training)


• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required (storm or emergency work)


• Willing to work over-time when requested in support of storm or emergency work

What you'll get at AUI Power:

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives:

• Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescriptions, free dental – Health Incentive discounts available!


• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k) with 4% company match that is 100% vested upon deposit


• Overtime Pay!


• Family Focus & Balance: vacation, sick time & more, voluntary benefits and Employee Assistance Program


• Opportunity to grow through our State Recognized Apprenticeship Program


• Employer Sponsored Education & Training: We can help you obtain a CDL! 


• Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education to help advance your career


• FR Clothing provided to you at no cost


• Real-world experience through our Hands-On Training Facility


• Wellness: On-site fitness center


• Other Incentives: Employee Referral Bonus, hotel & per diem pay, tool assistance, and company vehicle (if applicable)

AUI Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer