Equipment Operator - Overhead (Escelsior EMC)

Pike Corporation•Metter, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator position utilizes heavy equipment operation knowledge in the construction and maintenance of our nation’s Power Grid. You will assist your team in building, repairing, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems. Job Duties: As an Equipment Operator, you will support your team by: Securing the safety of yourself and others Assisting fellow line-workers in meeting project objectives Readily joining storm restoration efforts in times of need Operating vehicles and equipment in a professional manner Continuing training to improve technical and leadership skills

Requirements

Team-Oriented
Self-Motivated
Customer Service Focused
Ethical and Honest
Dutifully follows established Safety Rules and Company Policy
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 work for extended periods in various locations, when required
Able to lift in-excess of 50 lbs.
Willing to work over-time when requested
Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position

Responsibilities

Securing the safety of yourself and others
Assisting fellow line-workers in meeting project objectives
Readily joining storm restoration efforts in times of need
Operating vehicles and equipment in a professional manner
Continuing training to improve technical and leadership skills
Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work
Properly inspects rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Strings overhead wire
Sets poles and anchors
Assists with installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, cross-arms, insulators, switches and switchgear
Assists in replacing fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems
Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others
Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order
Able to perform rigorous physical labor
Understands proper use of company radio
Understand basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying
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
Understands the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding
Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces
Understands minimum approach distance
Understands 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
Understands 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