The Electrical Groundhand supports journeyman electricians and crews performing medium- and low-voltage electrical work on power & utility project. This role is responsible for material handling, cable preparation, grounding support, and jobsite safety, with a strong focus on learning proper electrical work practices in high-risk environments.

This position is ideal for individuals looking to build a career in the electrical trade, particularly in industrial power, substations, solar, or utility infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

●    Assist electricians with installation, termination, and testing of electrical systems

●    Support medium-voltage (MV) cable work, including:

·        Pulling, racking, and staging MV and LV cable

·        Assisting with cable preparation (jacket removal, shielding prep under supervision)

·        Supporting grounding and bonding installations

●    Handle and stage materials, tools, and termination kits

●    Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas

●    Assist with lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures as directed

●    Set up and remove barricades, warning signage, and arc-flash boundaries

●    Follow all site safety plans, OSHA requirements, and electrical safe-work practices

●    Perform basic hand-tool and power-tool tasks as assigned

●    Support electricians during shutdowns, outages, and commissioning activities

●    Communicate effectively with foremen and crew leads

Required Qualifications

●    Prior experience working on electrical, utility, industrial, or construction sites

●    Familiarity with basic hand tools and jobsite safety practices

●    Ability to follow directions and work safely around energized equipment

●    Strong work ethic and willingness to learn the electrical trade

●    Ability to pass background checks, drug screening, and site-specific training

Preferred Qualifications

●    Previous experience as an electrical helper, groundhand, or apprentice

●    Exposure to:

○    MV or LV cable installation

○    Substation, power, utility projects

○    Industrial or production environments

●    OSHA 10 (Construction)

●    Interest in progressing to apprentice or journeyman electrician

Physical & Work Environment

●    Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

●    Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions

●    Ability to work in trenches, substations, vaults, and industrial facilities

●    Willingness to work extended hours, four ten-hour shifts (4×10s), weekends, or overtime as required