Equipment Operator - Overhead (Oncor)

Pike•Cotton Flat, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator supports the construction, maintenance, repair, and restoration of overhead electrical distribution systems and the nation’s power grid. The role involves operating heavy equipment and vehicles, assisting line-workers, working safely around energized and de-energized overhead systems, and maintaining company vehicles, equipment, and tools. The position may involve storm restoration, travel, extended periods at various locations, outdoor work in diverse weather conditions, and work at heights or in confined spaces. Team-members may also perform other related duties as needed.

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 to lift more than 50 pounds and perform rigorous physical labor.
Willing to work overtime and outside the normal work schedule, including weekends and holidays, as required.
Able to work safely on energized and de-energized overhead electrical systems, including high-voltage systems.
Able to climb different types of structures, such as wood and steel, and possess the necessary tools to do so.
Understand proper use and maintenance of hand tools, basic rigging, hand lines, lineman knot tying, company radios, PPE, equipment setup and grounding, induced voltage, minimum approach distance, and excavation and shoring requirements.
Able to identify primary and secondary voltage and different materials used in line work; check transformer voltage; and assist with single-phase transformer installation and hookup.
Capable of basic bucket rescue or escape, installing and removing services, and working at heights or in confined spaces.
Demonstrate teamwork, self-motivation, customer-service focus, honesty, and ethical conduct.
Capable of receiving and following directions.

Responsibilities

Secure the safety of oneself and others and follow established safety rules and company policies.
Assist fellow line-workers in meeting project objectives and perform related work as required.
Participate in storm restoration efforts when needed.
Operate vehicles and heavy equipment professionally for powerline construction.
Continue training to improve technical and leadership skills.
Perform new construction, maintenance, and repair work on energized and de-energized overhead systems.
Inspect rubber goods and personal protective equipment (PPE), and understand when PPE is required.
String overhead wire and set poles and anchors.
Assist with installing transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, cross-arms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
Assist in replacing transformer fuses and clearing faulted circuits and systems.
Work carefully with 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, lineman knots, and Kellum grips appropriately.
Follow directions and use basic knowledge of line-work materials and equipment.
Identify primary and secondary voltage, understand induced voltage and minimum approach distance, and check voltage on transformers.
Assist with installing and hooking up single-phase transformers; perform basic bucket rescue or escape; and understand equipment setup and grounding.
Work at heights and in confined spaces; climb wood, steel, and other structures using the necessary tools.
Understand excavation and shoring requirements and install or remove services.
Travel long distances on short notice and work for extended periods in various locations when required.
Perform rigorous physical labor, lift more than 50 pounds, and work outside, including in inclement weather.
Work overtime and outside the normal schedule, including weekends and holidays, as required.