Equipment Operator - Overhead (Dominion)

Pike Corporation•Charlottesville, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator position involves utilizing heavy equipment operation knowledge in the construction and maintenance of the nation's Power Grid. This role assists the team in building, repairing, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems. The operator will support fellow line-workers in meeting project objectives, operate vehicles and equipment professionally, and readily join storm restoration efforts when needed. Continuous training is expected to improve technical and leadership skills.

Requirements

Utilize heavy equipment operation knowledge in the construction and maintenance of our nation's Power Grid
Team-Oriented
Self-Motivated
Customer Service Focused
Ethical and Honest
Dutifully follows established Safety Rules and Company Policies
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, when required
Able to lift in-excess of 50 lbs.
Willing to work overtime when requested
Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position
Regularly required to talk or hear
Frequently required to stand
Frequently required to walk
Use hand to finger, handle and feel
Reach with hands and arms
Frequently required to perform rigorous physical labor
Sit
Climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.)
Balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Frequently lift or move up to or in excess of 50 lbs.
Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Responsibilities

Securing the safety of yourself and others
Assisting fellow line-workers in meeting project objectives
Readily joining storm restoration efforts in time of need
Operating vehicles and equipment in a professional manner
Continuing training to improve technical and leadership skills
Work safely with performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work
Properly inspect rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Understand when to wear personal protective equipment
String overhead wire
Set poles and anchors
Assist with installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, cross-arms, insulators, switches and switchgear
Assist in replacing fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems
Frequently work with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others
Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order
Able to perform rigorous physical labor
Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools
Capable of receiving and following directions
Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in line work
Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
Must be familiar with induced voltage
Capable of assisting with the installation and hook up of a single-phase transformer
Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape
Understand the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding
Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces
Understand minimum approach distance
Understand excavation and shoring requirements
Capable of checking voltage on transformers
Capable of installing and removing a service
Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so
Understand how and when to use Kellum grips
Able to identify different types of materials used in line work
Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather
Does all other related work as required to complete the job