Equipment Operator

Pedernales Electric Cooperative•Kyle, TX

59d•$32 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator maintains and operates equipment for utility project completion. The role operates, maintains, and services assigned equipment and vehicles; transports equipment and materials to and from job sites; and supports utility construction, maintenance, and line servicing. Duties include operating equipment for pole-setting, hole-digging, tree-trimming, and right-of-way clearing; assisting line crews; coordinating digging operations; contacting utility departments to locate underground lines; and communicating with cooperative members. The position also involves loading and unloading materials, entering data into electronic systems, maintaining hour and travel logs, and safeguarding confidential information. The employee must maintain a valid Texas driver’s license and driving record in accordance with PEC policy, comply with applicable laws and PEC policies when driving PEC vehicles, stay current with technology, and maintain regular, prompt attendance. Other related duties may be assigned. The employee may be asked to lead digging operations and supervise an assistant. The role is based at the PEC Kyle Office in Kyle, Texas, and may require travel, emergency restoration and call-out duty, and workweeks exceeding 40 hours. The position is open until filled. Starting base pay is $31.92, with KPI bonuses and competitive benefits; the midpoint of the pay range is $39.90. Starting base pay may be higher depending on experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Three years of heavy equipment training and related work experience.
Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Motor Vehicle Report that complies with PEC policy.
Knowledge of computer systems, including hardware and software use, data entry, or information processing.
Knowledge of customer-service principles and processes.
Time-management skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage changing priorities.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, and ability to understand information communicated verbally and in writing.
Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze, and resolve conflict and problems.
Ability to meet physical demands that may include standing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, sitting or standing for long periods, and lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving up to 100 pounds.
Ability to travel and participate in emergency restoration and call-out duty as required.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and service assigned equipment and vehicles.
Transport equipment and material to and from job sites.
Use appropriate equipment for pole-setting, hole-digging, tree-trimming, and clearing rights of way.
Assist line crews with construction, maintenance, and servicing of lines, poles, and cross-arms.
Load and unload materials.
Enter data into electronic systems and maintain hour and travel logs.
Contact water departments and gas companies to locate lines; meet Digg Tess and contact members.
Manage digging operations and may lead the work and supervise an assistant.
Operate PEC vehicles for business purposes in compliance with applicable laws and PEC policies and procedures.
Maintain driver eligibility under PEC policy, including a valid Texas driver’s license and compliant driving record.
Maintain the security of confidential information.
Stay abreast of advances and changes in technology.
Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance.
Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.