Equipment Operator - Transmission (Oncor)

Pike•Odessa, TX

About The Position

The Transmission Equipment Operator is an entry-level position supporting the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical transmission systems. The work takes place at various locations and may require travel to another state based on customer demands. The role involves overhead line work on energized and de-energized systems, use and maintenance of equipment and tools, and physically demanding tasks in outdoor conditions. Employees must follow company safety rules and policies, work effectively with a team, and complete related duties as needed to meet organizational needs.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience.
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment.
Ability to travel long distances on short notice when required.
Ability to work for extended periods in various locations when required.
Ability to lift more than 50 pounds.
Ability to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
Willingness to work overtime when requested and outside the normal work schedule, including weekends and holidays as required.
Ability to perform rigorous physical labor and work at heights and/or in confined spaces.
Ability to follow company safety rules and other company policies.

Nice To Haves

A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work safely on new construction, maintenance, and repair of energized and de-energized overhead systems.
String overhead wire and set poles and anchors.
Assist with installing transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
Assist with replacing transformer fuses and clearing faulted circuits and systems.
Work carefully around energized high-voltage systems to protect personal and public safety.
Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
Use company radios and operate heavy equipment appropriately.
Apply basic rigging, hand-line, and lineman knot-tying techniques; use and maintain hand tools properly.
Follow directions and learn, identify, and work with materials used in line work.
Identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit and recognize induced voltage.
Assist with installation and hookup of single-phase transformers and check voltage on transformers.
Perform basic bucket rescue and escape procedures.
Set up and ground equipment; work at heights and in confined spaces; understand minimum approach distance.
Follow flag and tag procedures and install and remove services.
Inspect rubber goods and personal protective equipment (PPE), and use PPE when required.
Make up and use hand lines and use Kellum grips when appropriate.
Work outdoors, including in inclement weather, and glove or work high-voltage transmission lines as required.
Perform other related work required to complete the job.