Heavy Equipment Operator

Pike•Atlanta, GA

15d•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. Pike Electric, LLC is a leading provider of construction, repair, and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies, with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country and continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower, and equipment to perform any job. 'Essential' is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do, and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them. Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service.

Requirements

1-2 years of experience.
Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
Must have a valid Commercial Driver’s License upon hire.
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.
Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

Nice To Haves

VA Approved Apprenticeship Program – GI Bill Benefits Available to Eligible Veterans

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.