Apprentice Equipment Operator

City of Florence, Alabama • Electricity Department, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Florence Electricity Department (FED) is a municipal utility providing electric service to the Florence, AL/Lauderdale County area. FED offers a customer service-driven environment to provide high quality, low cost, safe, and reliable electric service to our customers. The Apprentice Equipment Operator works under the direct supervision of a Line Foreman. An apprentice is in active training to learn the safe operation of line trucks, wire-stringing trucks, hole-digging equipment, and other equipment used in the performance of line work. Performs Groundman duties when not operating equipment.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED
• Valid Unrestricted Commercial Class "A" Driver's License, or must obtain a commercial license within six (6) months of employment.
• Thorough knowledge of the operating characteristics, rating, and intended uses for all equipment used in electrical line construction and maintenance work.
• Thorough knowledge of operators' manuals furnished with equipment in the performance of the job.
• Thorough knowledge of the Department's rules, regulations, and guidelines for the operation of special equipment.
• Ability to perform Groundman duties.
• Ability to safely operate motorized vehicles and equipment necessary to perform work.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and vehicles required to perform Equipment Operator work.
• Ability to maintain good public and employee relations and respect customers' property.
• Be able to work overtime and be available for emergency work and standby duty.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and working to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Ability to communicate verbally by radio, telephone, and in person and write legibly.
• Must live within 30 miles of the Electricity Department Warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Assists line crews with preparations for constructing poles and electric lines by loading/unloading trucks, moving materials, setting barricades, talking with the public, and using required tools, while following all safety rules and policies.
• Operates line trucks, hole-digging equipment, wire-stringing equipment, and other vehicles, tools, and equipment normally associated with the electric utility industry.
• Operates boom around energized power lines.
• Responsible for ensuring line truck is in proper operating condition and informs Garage personnel of any problems with the operation of equipment.
• Performs Groundman duties when not operating equipment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Foreman.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED