Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become a Pre-Fabrication Groundman at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you’ll support the regional field crews with preparing material and equipment used in the distribution field. As a Laydown Yard Groundman, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions, and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

A day in the life - Get ready to think big, work smart and shine bright!

• Prepares and builds cross arms that will be installed by field crews.
• Deliver and stage various materials and equipment in the field or the yard. (Transformers, poles, switches).
• Maintains equipment and material for use on the distribution system by checking inventory levels.
• Maintains work site to ensure adherence to environmental regulations.
• Loads and unloads material at their assigned prefab center or at outside work locations.
• Dismantles, loads, and transports material removed from line construction.
• Learns tools, materials and methods of line construction and maintenance.
• Operates truck and power equipment used in overhead and underground line construction. May occasionally operate vehicles up to the 12,000 lb. unladen weight class.
• Performs other miscellaneous manual labor functions as directed.

The essentials

• Experience or training with basic construction activities.
• Possess a valid Class A motor vehicle operator's license.

The preferred

• Experience with electrical tools, materials, and methods employed in overhead and underground line construction and maintenance.
• Experience as a Groundman working on overhead and underground construction.
• A certificate of completion from an SCE-accredited training program with Pole Climbing Endorsement such as East LA Skills Center, LA Trade Tech, Northwest Lineman's College, Electrical Lineman Apprentice, Electrical Line worker or Electrical Utility Program.
• Experience with performing heavy manual labor.
• CPR certification from Red Cross or American Heart Association.

You should know

• Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, and hiring process, and more!
• You must be legally authorized to work directly as an employee for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• We have multiple Groundman postings specific to the work location that is hiring. Please apply to locations you’re passionate to work at.
• Relocation assistance will not be offered.
• This position is a DOT (Department of Transportation) covered classification and is subject to random drug and/or alcohol screening.

Testing:

• This position requires testing and applicants who are identified to continue through the selection process will be encouraged to test via email. We invite you to visit our Candidate Resource Page for further information and to access information guides.
• For information guides, please reference test(s): EEI CAST (5108), Edison Individual Contributor Work Style (8203), and Groundman Physical Performance Test (4015). Candidates who have previously passed these assessment(s), in some cases, may not need to retest again for this position.
• The EEI CAST is held in Rosemead, California. The Edison Individual Contributor Work Style can be completed wherever you have a computer and internet access. The Groundman Physical Performance Test is held in Chino or Westminster, California. We do not offer travel reimbursements for this position. Please note that the EEI CAST and Physical are held on different days, usually a few weeks apart.

Why Southern California Edison?

The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.

At SCE, we celebrate our differences. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.
We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at (833) 343-0727

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