Learner; DUKE

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Learner position offers a valuable entry‑level opportunity to build a rewarding career in the critical field of clearing and maintaining our nation’s power grid. As a Learner, you will play a vital role by assisting in the removal, clearing, and maintenance of civil, matting, and forestry clearance efforts. If you are passionate about pursuing a career in power grid maintenance and actively making a difference in the safety and efficiency of our nation’s infrastructure, we invite you to apply.

• Secure the safety of yourself and others by using proper tools, safety equipment, and PPE.
• Assist in visual observation and safety checks during vegetation management and clearing.
• Assist fellow workers in meeting project objectives.
• Readily join storm restoration efforts in times of need.
• Operate vehicles and equipment professionally and safely.
• Participate in ongoing training to improve technical and leadership skills.

• No experience necessary.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
• MUST have a valid driver’s license.
• A Commercial Driver’s License is strongly preferred.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Readily join storm restoration efforts in times of need.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Willing to work overtime when requested.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Properly inspect personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Understand when to wear personal protective equipment.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Understand proper use of company radio.
• Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Capable of receiving and following directions.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Able to read/write and communicate effectively.
• Dutifully follows established safety rules and company policy.

The physical demands described here are typical of those that must be met by a team‑member to successfully perform the essential functions of their job in vegetation management. The team‑member is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, and feel, and reach with hands and arms. They are also required to perform rigorous physical labor, sit, stand for extended periods of time, balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Team‑members frequently lift or move up to or in excess of 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Team‑members may be frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and a variety of extreme conditions. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Vegetation clearing work is performed outside and is subject to diverse weather conditions.

• Team‑Oriented
• Self‑Motivated
• Customer Service Focused
• Ethical and Honest
• Responsible
• Trustworthy
• Timely (Punctual)
• Excellent communication skills

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Burford’s Construction is a Non‑Union Company

NOTE:

This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Burford’s Construction is a leading provider of services in the electric utility industry throughout the southeastern, midwestern, and western United States. With a great team of qualified professionals, we can serve all project needs.

Our services include:

• Vegetation Maintenance
• New ROW Clearing
• ROW Reclamation/Widening
• Erosion Control
• Access Matting
• Civil/Site Grading and many more!

We offer these services as turnkey support to customers across our service territory in Transmission, Distribution, and Generation. It is our belief that our work entails a true partnership with our clients to consistently exceed expectations. Our company culture and core values of safety for all, environmental stewardship, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and productivity are integral to every partnership.