Heavy Equipment Operator - Transmission

Pike•Delray Beach, FL

4d•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.

Requirements

1-2 years of 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.
Self-Motivated
Team-Oriented
Customer Oriented
Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

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.
String overhead wire.
Set poles and anchors.
Assist with installing transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
Assist in replacing fuses in transformers and clearing 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.
Perform rigorous physical labor.
Understand proper use of company radio.
Understand 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.
Understand the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding.
Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
Understand minimum approach distance.
Capable of checking voltage on transformers.
Understand flag and tag procedures.
Capable of installing and removing a service.
Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods and PPE.
Understand when to wear personal protective equipment.
Capable of making up and using a hand line.
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.
Willingness to glove/work high voltage transmission lines.
Does all other related work as required to complete the job.