Heavy Equipment Operator - Transmission (AP)

Pike•Calera, AL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator is an entry-level position in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical transmission systems. This position works at various locations and may be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands. The role involves working with energized high voltage systems, requiring skill and care to protect oneself and others. The operator will also be responsible for maintaining company vehicles, equipment, and tools, and performing rigorous physical labor. A basic understanding of rigging, hand lines, lineman knot tying, and hand tools is necessary, as is the ability to follow directions and learn about materials used in line work. The position requires the ability to identify primary and secondary voltage, understand induced voltage, and perform basic transformer installations and bucket rescues. Familiarity with equipment setup, grounding, working at heights, minimum approach distances, and inspecting rubber goods and PPE is also essential. The role requires working outside, often in inclement weather, and willingness to work on high voltage transmission lines.

Requirements

2+ years of minimum experience.
Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment.
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.
Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
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.

Nice To Haves

A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
Stringing overhead wire.
Setting poles and anchors.
Assists with installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, 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.
Understands operation of heavy equipment.
Understand basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying.
Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
Capable of receiving and following directions.
Capable of learning basic knowledge of materials used in line work.
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.
Capable of checking voltage on transformers.
Understands flag and tag procedures.
Capable of installing and removing a service.
Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods and PPE.
Understands when to wear personnel protective equipment.
Capable of making up and using a hand line.
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.
Willingness to glove/work high voltage transmission lines.
Does all other related work as required to complete the job.