Equipment Operator - Underground (PE)

Pike•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Underground Equipment Operator is an entry-level position involving construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical underground distribution systems. The work takes place at various locations and may require travel to another state based on customer demands. The role involves working safely on energized and de-energized systems, assisting with transformer installation and maintenance, operating and maintaining equipment and tools, and performing physically rigorous work. Employees must be prepared to work outdoors in inclement weather, at heights, and in confined spaces, and may work around energized high-voltage systems. The position requires frequent travel to different work locations, including long-distance travel on short notice and extended assignments away from a usual location when required. The operator must follow company safety rules and policies, communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and complete other related duties as needed. The role may require overtime and work outside the normal schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

At least 5 years of recent field experience.
Willingness to travel to different work locations, including long distances on short notice and extended periods at various locations when required.
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment.
Ability to lift in excess of 50 pounds.
Ability to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
Willingness to work overtime when requested and outside the normal schedule, including weekends and holidays, as required.
Ability and willingness to work outdoors in inclement weather and around energized high-voltage distribution lines.
Ability to perform rigorous physical labor and work at heights and/or in confined spaces.
Ability to receive and follow directions and comply with company safety rules and policies.

Nice To Haves

A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work safely while performing construction, maintenance, or repair work on energized and de-energized underground systems.
Assist with installing underground transformers and with replacing transformer fuses and clearing faulted circuits and systems.
Work around energized high-voltage systems while taking care to protect personal and public safety.
Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
Use company radios, heavy equipment, rigging, and hand tools properly.
Follow directions and learn and identify materials used for the work.
Identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit and be familiar with induced voltage.
Assist with installing and hooking up single-phase transformers.
Set up and ground equipment, check transformer voltage, and follow minimum approach distance requirements.
Follow flag and tag procedures and install or remove services.
Inspect rubber goods and personal protective equipment (PPE), and understand when PPE is required.
Use Kellum grips when appropriate.
Work at heights and/or in confined spaces and perform rigorous physical labor, including lifting more than 50 pounds.
Work outdoors, frequently in inclement weather, and travel to different work locations as required.
Perform other related work required to complete the job and meet organizational needs.
Follow company safety rules and other company policies.