Utility Groundman
Austin, TX | Full-Time | Onsite with Field Travel
The Opportunity
Infravision is seeking a Utility Groundman to support drone-augmented transmission stringing operations across the United States. In this hands-on role, you will operate and maintain specialized ground equipment, including Infravision's smart-tensioning and pulling systems, while supporting safe and efficient transmission line construction.
Working alongside UAV pilots, linemen, field crews, and technical teams, you will assist with equipment deployment, setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong mechanical aptitude, a safety-first mindset, and an interest in working with innovative technology that's transforming how power infrastructure is built.
About Infravision
Infravision is transforming how the world's power grids are built through innovative, drone-enabled automation. Our mission is to make grid construction 10 times faster, safer, and more affordable. With safety at the core of everything we do, we combine advanced technology, engineering expertise, and practical innovation to shape the future of energy infrastructure.
We believe diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds make us stronger. Our team brings together professionals from aviation, engineering, technology, and military service, creating a collaborative environment built on trust, integrity, and shared purpose. We are proud of our strong representation of military veterans and the unique experience they bring to our workforce.
Why Join Infravision?
Join a team that's redefining energy infrastructure through innovation, collaboration, and meaningful work.
- Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) with traditional pre-tax and Roth contribution options, plus a 100% company match on employee contributions up to 4% of eligible compensation.
- Paid Time Off: Paid time off and company-observed holidays.
- Career Growth: Professional development and advancement opportunities.
What You’ll Do
- Ground Equipment Operations: Operate and support Infravision's smart-tensioning systems, pullers, and specialized ground equipment used in transmission line stringing operations.
- Equipment Deployment & Setup: Assist with the transportation, loading, unloading, setup, and breakdown of field equipment, ensuring safe and efficient deployment across project locations.
- Transmission Stringing Support: Work alongside linemen, UAV pilots, and field crews to support lead-line deployment, conductor pulling, tensioning, and other transmission construction activities.
- Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting to maintain equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
- Safety & Compliance: Participate in job briefings, hazard assessments, pre-operation inspections, and safety checks while following applicable OSHA regulations, utility requirements, and Infravision safe work procedures.
- Field Coordination: Communicate with field supervisors, technical teams, and project stakeholders to coordinate equipment readiness, operational requirements, and timely project execution.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate equipment inspections, maintenance records, transport logs, operational reports, and required safety documentation.
- Operational Support: Maintain tools, vehicles, and work areas; assist with inventory and equipment readiness; and support additional field activities, emergency operations, and changing project priorities as needed.
What We’re Looking For
- Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED required. Experience in utility construction, transmission line operations, heavy equipment operation, or related field work preferred.
- Mechanical & Technical Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical equipment. Ability to operate, inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot specialized field systems.
- Equipment Operations: Experience operating or supporting pullers, tensioners, winches, generators, heavy equipment, or similar construction machinery preferred. Willingness to learn Infravision's proprietary systems and technology.
- Safety Knowledge: Understanding of construction site safety, equipment inspection procedures, hazard identification, and safe work practices. Experience working around electrical utility infrastructure preferred.
- Licensing: Valid driver's license and driving record that meets company vehicle operation requirements. Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or heavy equipment certifications preferred.
- Physical & Field Requirements: Ability to perform physically demanding work, lift and carry equipment and tools weighing up to 50 pounds, and work outdoors in varying weather, terrain, and construction environments, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Travel & Flexibility: Willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States and work extended hours, weekends, or on-call assignments based on project requirements.
- Collaboration & Adaptability: Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced field environment and adapt to evolving technology and operational priorities.
Next Steps
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help shape the future of energy infrastructure with Infravision.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Infravision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and hiring process.
