Equipment Operator

Pedernales Electric Cooperative•Johnson City, TN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining and operating equipment for utility project completion. The role involves operating, maintaining, and servicing assigned equipment and vehicles, transporting equipment and materials to and from job sites, and utilizing proper equipment for tasks such as pole-setting, hole-digging, tree-trimming, and clearing rights of way. The Equipment Operator will also assist line crews with construction, maintenance, and servicing of lines, poles, and cross-arms, and manage digging operations. This role requires data entry into electronic systems, maintaining hour and travel logs, staying updated on technological advancements, contacting utility departments for line locations, and managing the work for digging operations. Additionally, the position involves operating PEC vehicles in compliance with laws and policies, maintaining driver eligibility, and ensuring the security of confidential information.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Three years of heavy equipment training and related work experience
Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Motor Vehicle Report that comply with PEC policy
Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems

Nice To Haves

Skilled in time management
Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain and service equipment and vehicles as assigned
Transport equipment and material to and from job sites
Utilize proper equipment to perform duties such as pole-setting, hole-digging, tree-trimming and clearing rights of way
Assist line crews with the construction, maintenance and servicing of lines, poles, and cross-arms
Load and unload materials
Enter data into electronic systems
Maintain hour and travel logs
Stay abreast of advances in technology
Contact various water departments, gas companies for location of lines
Meet Digg Tess Contact members
Manage the work for digging operations
Operate PEC vehicle(s) for business purposes in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local law and PEC policies and procedures
Maintain driver eligibility through appropriate valid Texas Driver's License and driving record in accordance with PEC policy
Maintain the security of confidential information
Stay abreast of changes in technology
Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned
May be asked to be the leader of digging operations and supervise an assistant