Groundman
Lee Electrical Construction
Haymarket, VA
05.2023 - Current
- Cleaned up debris from grounds using rake, shovels and blowers.
- Operated tractors, mowers and other power equipment to maintain grounds.
- Provided assistance to other departments when requested including construction projects.
- Removed and properly disposed of debris to maintain worksite safety.
- Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth, debris and snow to reduce hazards.
- Installed and maintained electrical systems and components, including conduit, switches, transformers, lighting fixtures, and circuit breakers.
- Ensured proper operation of grounding systems to protect personnel from electric shock hazards.
- Troubleshot problems with existing electrical systems to identify faults or malfunctions.
- Stripped wire ends using hand tools such as pliers or strippers.
- Built temporary power poles for construction sites by installing cross arms and connecting them to utility poles with guy wires.
- Inspected overhead lines for loose connections or faulty equipment that could create a hazard.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls related to electrical outages or repairs.
- Read blueprints and technical diagrams in order to accurately install new wiring systems according to specifications.
- Used various types of test meters such as ammeters and voltmeters to measure current levels during troubleshooting activities.
- Assisted in the splicing of underground cables using approved techniques such as compression lugs or terminations.
- Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
- Identified site hazards and utilized safety and protective equipment to comply with safety rules.
- Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.