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Distribution Groundman Trainee

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative/ SMECO
401(k)
United States, Maryland, Hughesville
15035 Burnt Store Road (Show on map)
Nov 03, 2026
Job Details
Status
open
End Date

Until Filled

Job ID
416
Job Type
FULL TIME/EMPLOYEE
Location
HUGHESVILLE, MD 20637
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Job Description

US:MD:HUGHESVILLE

FULL TIME

THE JOB FUNCTION INCLUDES:

Responsibilities:

A.Learns and follows Coop Safety Rules and Regulations, and becomes familiar with construction specifications.

B.Learns the proper use of tools and techniques used in knot tying, hand lines and tackles.

C.Learns how to assist crew by handling material, pulling wire, framing poles on ground, and other related ground duties.

D.Learns where materials are stored on truck, and assists in keeping unit stocked with necessary materials in an orderly manner.

E.Loads and unloads material needed for daily assigned jobs; assists in disassembly of all retired material for charging back to stores.

F.Keeps job site and truck clean and orderly, checking site for tools and material upon completion of job.

G.Sets out traffic signs, flags traffic and operates automotive equipment as directed.

In addition, duties of equal or lesser skill may be assigned by the Chief Lineman, Machine Equipment Operator, or assigned supervisor, to meet emergencies or other operating needs.

In addition, a 3% non-elective 401k contribution is provided to the employee and they are eligible to receive a matching contribution of $.50 on the dollar not to exceed 1%.

Interested applicants should apply via our website at www.smeco.coop/careers.

Education:

This job requires reading, writing and mathematics; therefore, a high school diploma or the equivalent is preferred, but not required.

Experience:

No prior experience required.

Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment
We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history.
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