Heavy Equipment Operator - Transmission (Oncor) - Odessa, TX

VetJobs•Odessa, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator is an entry-level position in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical transmission systems. The role works at various locations and may require travel to another state based on customer demands. The work involves energized and de-energized overhead systems, including high-voltage work, and requires safe operation and care to protect the employee and others. The position is performed outdoors, including in inclement weather and at construction job sites.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience.
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment.
Ability to travel long distances on short notice and work for extended periods in various locations when required.
Ability to lift more than 50 pounds.
Ability to inspect rubber goods and personal protective equipment properly.
Willingness to work overtime when requested and outside the normal schedule, including weekends and holidays, as required.
Ability to perform rigorous physical labor and work outdoors, frequently in inclement weather.
Willingness to glove or work on high-voltage transmission lines.
Ability to identify materials used in line work and familiarity with induced voltage.
Ability to follow directions and Company safety rules and policies.
Self-motivated, team-oriented, and customer-oriented.

Nice To Haves

A Commercial Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Work safely on new construction, maintenance, and repair of energized and de-energized overhead systems.
String overhead wire and set poles and anchors.
Assist with installing transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
Assist in replacing transformer fuses and clearing faulted circuits and systems.
Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
Understand and operate heavy equipment.
Use company radios, hand tools, hand lines, rigging, and lineman knots appropriately.
Assist with installing and hooking up single-phase transformers.
Perform basic bucket rescue or escape.
Set up and ground equipment; work at heights and/or in confined spaces.
Check transformer voltage and identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
Follow flag and tag procedures and minimum approach distances.
Install and remove services.
Inspect rubber goods and personal protective equipment and use PPE as required.
Make up and use hand lines and use Kellum grips when appropriate.
Perform other related work as required to complete the job.