AUI Inc. (AUI Power) is seeking a skilled, self-motivated, and dependable team player to join our AUI Power as an Underground Groundhand. This role is ideal for individuals who take pride in physical, hands-on work and want to end each day knowing they contributed to essential infrastructure. Guided by our core values - Team First, Customer Focus, and Own It, our leadership team brings firsthand field experience and a strong commitment to operational excellence and safety.
Position Summary:
The Underground Groundhand will work with, and train alongside experienced crew members to support electrical underground power distribution systems throughout the DC metropolitan area.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Act as a general helper by passing tools and materials to crew members as needed
- Handle cables, conduit, and other materials under direction of the crew lead
- Assist with setting transformers and underground utility distribution equipment
- Perform hand digging of ditches and holes using hand tools
- Remove, relocate, and backfill soil and debris using shovels, rakes, and related tools
- Learn to and safely operate power-driven equipment such as jackhammers, tampers, and drills
- Know and follow safety rules, practices, and regulations
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
- Clean and maintain equipment, trucks, and tools
- Site cleanup
Minimum Requirements:
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1 Year experience in the construction industry preferred
- Must have a current, valid driver's license with the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within 6 months
- High School diploma or GED
- Work 40+ hours per week to include during inclement weather, holidays, and/or weekends as needed
- Willing to work overtime, travel long distances on short notice for storm and/or emergency events as needed
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis
- Must successfully complete a criminal background check and drug screen
What you'll get at AUI Inc:
- Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescriptions, employee assistance program, and more!
- Free dental and additional Health Incentive discounts available
- Financial Security: Competitive 401(k) with 4% company match that is 100% vested upon deposit
- Overtime Pay
- Family Focus & Balance: Paid vacation, paid sick time, paid bereavement leave (as applicable), and more!
- 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 (when applicable) and tool assistance
AUI Inc (Power) is an Equal Opportunity Employer
