Equipment Operator - Underground (AP)

Pike Corporation•Mobile, AL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Underground Equipment Operator is an entry level position involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical underground distribution systems. This role requires working at various locations and may involve travel to other states based on customer demands.

Requirements

5-year minimum of recent field experience.
Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment.
Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
Willing to work over-time when requested.
Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

Nice To Haves

A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized underground.
Assists with installing underground transformers.
Assists in replacing fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems.
Frequently works around energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
Understands proper use of company radio.
Understands operation of heavy equipment.
Understand basic rigging.
Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
Capable of receiving and following directions.
Capable of learning basic knowledge of materials used.
Possess a basic knowledge of materials used.
Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
Must be familiar with induced voltage.
Capable of assisting with the installation and hook up of a single phase transformer.
Understand the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding.
Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
Understand minimum approach distance.
Capable of checking voltage on transformers.
Understand flag and tag procedures.
Capable of installing and removing a service.
Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods and PPE.
Understand when to wear personnel protective equipment.
Understand how and when to use Kellum grips.
Able to identify different types of materials used.
Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution lines.
Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
Does all other related work as required to complete the job.