Lead Equipment Operator

Crete United•Murfreesboro, TN

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About The Position

S&W Contracting is a leading full-service electrical contractor serving Middle Tennessee and surrounding regions. For close to 50 years, we’ve built a reputation for delivering reliable, innovative, and scalable electrical solutions across multiple sectors: Commercial Electrical Services – From small business service calls to complex system design and installations. Industrial Electrical – Comprehensive design & installations and ongoing electrical maintenance for factories and large facilities. Traffic Control & Area Lighting – Traffic signals, street/parking lot lighting, ballpark lighting, and advanced LED systems. Service & Maintenance – 24/7 proactive repairs, testing, and preventative maintenance programs. Building Automation – Intelligent HVAC, lighting, and energy control systems. Since 2023, we’ve been a proud partner of the Crete United family of professionals. We have the expertise to design, build, and install complete electrical systems for almost any commercial and industrial facility of any type or size. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Have or obtain CDL within 180 days after hire. Supervises a 4-person crew of technicians, electricians, operators, apprentices, and / or skilled laborers. Has strong expertise in all aspects of trade related materials, components, equipment, systems, methods of installations, safety procedures, safe work practices, basic calculations, blueprint and drawing interpretation, and trouble shooting. Operates any hand tools, power tools, and equipment necessary to perform all trade associated assignments. Can effectively communicate with peers, crew, project supervision, and other trades. Completes multi-task assignments involving all aspects of the trade via verbal and written instructions, field sketches, schematics, one-line diagrams, and blueprint reference. Identify all tools and materials needed for assignment. Perform assignment lay-outs and preparation for installation via verbal and written instructions, field sketches, schematics, one-line diagrams, and blueprint reference. Directs, monitors, and work alongside employees delegated to assist him/her to ensure a safe and timely completion of assignment. Instructs assisting employees in the correct operation of tools and equipment, safe work practices, electrical principles, and applicable NEC. Accurate completion of all assignment-related paperwork the day of the work. Driving and operating the following type of equipment: backhoe, skid steer, track hoe, front-end loader, bucket truck, and horizontal boring equipment Performing emergency repairs to restore equipment to operational status as quickly as possible. Models’ professional behavior in accordance with S&W Contracting’s Core Values, Purpose, and Injury Free safety guidelines. Operating two handed tools/equipment such as: cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools and jack hammers. Always wearing all personal protective equipment as required by the specific task: eye and face protection, steel toe leather work boots, hand protection, head protection, respirator, arc flash protection, etc. Climbing and working from all types of ladders: step ladders up to 14’, “A” frame ladders, and all size extension ladders. Capable of carrying and relocating up to a 12’ step ladder by oneself. Operating company vehicles with manual or automatic transmission. Working a 40-hour work week, with overtime and off-hour shifts as required. The preceding covers the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It should not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties that may be required from day to day.

Requirements

Current valid driver license
Attention to details
Strong code of ethics
Service oriented, good people skills
Have or obtain CDL within 180 days after hire.

Responsibilities

Supervises a 4-person crew of technicians, electricians, operators, apprentices, and / or skilled laborers.
Has strong expertise in all aspects of trade related materials, components, equipment, systems, methods of installations, safety procedures, safe work practices, basic calculations, blueprint and drawing interpretation, and trouble shooting.
Operates any hand tools, power tools, and equipment necessary to perform all trade associated assignments.
Can effectively communicate with peers, crew, project supervision, and other trades.
Completes multi-task assignments involving all aspects of the trade via verbal and written instructions, field sketches, schematics, one-line diagrams, and blueprint reference.
Identify all tools and materials needed for assignment.
Perform assignment lay-outs and preparation for installation via verbal and written instructions, field sketches, schematics, one-line diagrams, and blueprint reference.
Directs, monitors, and work alongside employees delegated to assist him/her to ensure a safe and timely completion of assignment.
Instructs assisting employees in the correct operation of tools and equipment, safe work practices, electrical principles, and applicable NEC.
Accurate completion of all assignment-related paperwork the day of the work.
Driving and operating the following type of equipment: backhoe, skid steer, track hoe, front-end loader, bucket truck, and horizontal boring equipment
Performing emergency repairs to restore equipment to operational status as quickly as possible.
Models’ professional behavior in accordance with S&W Contracting’s Core Values, Purpose, and Injury Free safety guidelines.
Operating two handed tools/equipment such as: cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools and jack hammers.
Always wearing all personal protective equipment as required by the specific task: eye and face protection, steel toe leather work boots, hand protection, head protection, respirator, arc flash protection, etc.
Climbing and working from all types of ladders: step ladders up to 14’, “A” frame ladders, and all size extension ladders.
Capable of carrying and relocating up to a 12’ step ladder by oneself.
Operating company vehicles with manual or automatic transmission.
Working a 40-hour work week, with overtime and off-hour shifts as required.