Groundman; Louisville, KY EG

Groundman (Louisville, KY) EG190

ITG Communications, LLC

The Groundman assists the team in building, repairing, and maintaining telecommunication distribution systems. Responsibilities include preparing and cleaning construction sites, loading/unloading materials, operating equipment, and assisting craft workers.

• Clean and prepare the construction site, removing debris and hazards.
• Work safely on energized and de‑energized overhead and underground lines.
• Assist installing transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, cross‑arms, insulators, switches, and switch gear.
• Set poles and anchors.
• Support the team to complete tasks effectively and meet project objectives.
• Identify utilities and watch dig crew to prevent utility hits.
• Clean up and maintain equipment.
• Restock trucks with supplies.
• Ensure safety of yourself and others.
• Operate vehicles and equipment professionally.

• High school diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of experience.
• On‑the‑job training offered.
• Must be available for long periods, including evenings and weekends when necessary.

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to lift.
• Reach with hands and arms, climb, balance.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl.
• Lift up to 50 lbs regularly, up to 100 lbs as needed.
• Maintain all safety expectations.
• Work outdoors for extended periods; exposed to extreme weather.
• Operate heavy machinery for prolonged periods; able to operate machinery in all weather and terrains; work at heights and/or confined spaces.

• Understand basic equipment set up and grounding.
• Excellent mechanical skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Work as a team.
• Oral communication skills.

ITG is an equal employment opportunity employer. ITG’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. ITG also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is also ITG’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.