Equipment Operator - Overhead (Oncor)

Pike Corporation•Fort Worth, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator uses heavy equipment operation knowledge to support construction and maintenance of the nation’s power grid. The role assists a team with building, repairing, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems. Work includes operating vehicles and equipment professionally, supporting overhead powerline construction and maintenance, and joining storm restoration efforts when needed. The position requires safe work practices, physical labor, outdoor work in varied weather, and the ability to work at heights or in confined spaces. Team-members may also perform other related duties as needed to meet organizational needs.

Requirements

Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment.
Able to operate heavy equipment used in powerline construction.
Able to read, write, and communicate effectively.
Able to travel long distances on short notice and work for extended periods in various locations when required.
Able and willing to perform rigorous physical labor and lift more than 50 pounds.
Willing to work overtime and outside the normal work schedule, including weekends and holidays, as required.
Able to follow directions and understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
Possess basic knowledge of materials used in line work and be able to identify different line-work materials and primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
Familiar with induced voltage and capable of assisting with single-phase transformer installation and hookup.
Understand basic equipment setup and grounding, minimum approach distance, and excavation and shoring requirements.
Capable of working at heights and/or in confined spaces and climbing different types of structures; possess the necessary tools to climb.
Able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
Meet the physical demands of the job, including frequent standing, walking, hand use, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting or moving 50 pounds or more.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Demonstrate team orientation, self-motivation, customer-service focus, ethical and honest conduct, and dutiful adherence to safety rules and company policy.

Responsibilities

Secure the safety of oneself and others while working.
Assist fellow line-workers in meeting project objectives.
Join storm restoration efforts when needed.
Operate vehicles and equipment professionally.
Continue training to improve technical and leadership skills.
Work safely on new construction, maintenance, and repair of energized and de-energized overhead systems.
Inspect rubber goods and personal protective equipment (PPE).
String overhead wire; set poles and anchors; and assist with installing transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, cross-arms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
Assist with replacing transformer fuses and clearing faulted circuits and systems.
Work carefully around energized high-voltage systems to protect oneself and others.
Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
Use company radios, hand tools, rigging, hand lines, and lineman knots appropriately.
Assist with installation and hookup of single-phase transformers, perform basic bucket rescue or escape, and set up and ground equipment.
Check transformer voltage and install or remove services.
Climb structures such as wood and steel poles, and use Kellum grips as appropriate.
Follow excavation and shoring requirements and understand minimum approach distances.
Perform other related work as required to complete the job.