Equipment Operator - Overhead (Oncor 1500)

Pike•Temple, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator uses heavy-equipment operation knowledge to support construction and maintenance of the nation’s power grid, including building, repairing, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems. The role supports line-workers and project objectives, follows safety rules and company policies, operates vehicles and equipment professionally, and participates in continuing training. Operators may join storm restoration efforts and travel or work at different locations as required. The work involves overhead powerline construction, maintenance, and repair on energized and de-energized systems. Duties include inspecting and using personal protective equipment, stringing overhead wire, setting poles and anchors, assisting with equipment and transformer installation, maintaining vehicles and tools, and performing related line-work tasks. Work is performed outdoors at construction sites, often in varied weather and sometimes around high-voltage systems, mechanical equipment, airborne particles, vibration, and loud noise. This position requires rigorous physical labor, including climbing structures and working at heights or in confined spaces. Team-members may frequently lift or move more than 50 pounds and must be willing to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays when required. A Commercial Driver’s License permit must be obtainable within 60 days of employment. Pike Electric, LLC is a non-union company and an Equal Opportunity Employer. It offers a VA-approved apprenticeship program, with GI Bill benefits available to eligible veterans.

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 when requested, including weekends and holidays as required.
Able to work outdoors, frequently in inclement weather.
Able to climb different types of structures and possess the necessary tools to do so.
Capable of receiving and following directions.
Basic knowledge of line-work materials, hand tools, rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying.
Understand energized high-voltage work, PPE, induced voltage, minimum approach distance, and equipment setup and grounding.
Capable of assisting with single-phase transformer installation and hookup, basic bucket rescue and escape, checking transformer voltage, and installing or removing a service.
Team-oriented, self-motivated, customer-service focused, ethical, and honest.

Responsibilities

Secure the safety of oneself and others and follow established safety rules and company policy.
Assist fellow line-workers in meeting project objectives.
Join storm restoration efforts when needed.
Operate vehicles and heavy equipment professionally in 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 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 with replacing transformer fuses and clearing faulted circuits and systems.
Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
Use company radios, hand tools, rigging, hand lines, lineman knots, and materials appropriately.
Identify primary and secondary voltage, recognize induced voltage, and understand minimum approach distance.
Assist with installation and hookup of single-phase transformers; check transformer voltage; and install or remove services.
Perform basic bucket rescue and escape, equipment setup and grounding, excavation and shoring, and use of Kellum grips as applicable.
Climb wood, steel, and other structures and work at heights or in confined spaces.
Perform other related work as required to complete the job.