Underground Journeyman / Cableman
OTHER•Capitol Heights
About this role
AUI Inc. (AUI Power) is seeking a skilled, self-motivated, and dependable team player to join our AUI Power as an Underground Journeyman/Cableman. 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 experienced teams focus on quality execution that minimizes risk, downtime, and disruption.
Position Summary:
The Underground Journeyman/Cableman performs highly skilled, journey-level transmission, distribution, and electrical work in the installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of underground electric transmission, distribution and service lines, transformers, meters, metering equipment, electrical substations, and related equipment. Work requires rigid observance of safety protocol, working during inclement weather conditions and handling high voltage.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with:
- Installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical powerlines
- Installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of distribution, transmission, and substation facilities
- Service calls concerning power outages and electrical problems
- Complete online, classroom and on-the-job training, as well as providing training/mentorship for project team apprentices and groundhands
- Operate motorized equipment and hand tools
- Perform routine maintenance on electrical equipment, machinery and tools
- Demonstrate and apply proper procedures to determine whether electrical lines are energized or de-energized, in accordance with safety standards and protocols
- Know and follow safety rules, practices, and regulations
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work zone in high-traffic pedestrian areas (city environments)
- Clean and maintain equipment, trucks, and tools
- Site cleanup
Minimum Requirements:
- 5+ Years of previous experience
- Posses strong working knowledge of:
- Installation and maintenance of various types of distribution and transmission lines ranging from 4kV to 500kV
- Hot stick work
- Adjustment and calibration of tooling (as applicable)
- Testing and examination of safety equipment
- Lockout and tagging procedures
- Electrical safety and how electricity works (static, AC, DC, Grounding, Phasing, ect.)
- How to operate support and digging equipment, pulling carts, reel trailers, etc.
- Types of electrical equipment used on underground systems
- Determining whether lines are energized/de-energized
- 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 be able to push, pull, bend, stoop, and kneel on a regular basis
- Must be able to work in confined spaces
- 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
What you'll do
- The Underground Journeyman/Cableman is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of underground electric transmission and distribution systems. This includes performing service calls for power outages and ensuring safety protocols are followed.
About AUI Power
Established in 2010, AUI Power has grown into a regional powerhouse - with projects across the Mid-Atlantic region for our powerful partners.
Primary business includes overhead and underground electrical utilty-type work. However, we serve a wide variety of customers including power companies, homeowners and everyone in between - including municipalities, industrial & commercial businesses, and electrical contractors.
AUI Power's service area covers the Delaware/Maryland/Virginia tri-state area including South Eastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey. For storm restoration, we send our crews anywhere in the United States & Canada.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Underground Journeyman / Cableman do at AUI Power?
As a Underground Journeyman / Cableman at AUI Power, you will: the Underground Journeyman/Cableman is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of underground electric transmission and distribution systems. This includes performing service calls for power outages and ensuring safety protocols are followed..
Is the Underground Journeyman / Cableman position at AUI Power remote?
The Underground Journeyman / Cableman position at AUI Power is based in Capitol Heights, Maryland, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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