Light Equipment Operator - Distribution Services

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative • Anadarko, OK

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Distribution Services Superintendent, the Light Equipment Operator loads, secures, transports, and unloads transmission materials and equipment as required. The incumbent also operates light equipment including backhoes, light trucks, digger trucks, basket trucks, boom trucks, equipment for clearing right-of-way (ROW), and escorting vehicles.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of work experience operating light equipment and transporting loads.
• Knowledgeable of state bridge laws, load limits, other applicable laws and capable of supplying information to obtain oversize permits and registrations in all states traveled.
• Working knowledge of rigging techniques to ensure proper securing of large or heavy loads.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively with other employees.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to learn to use a personal computer to access the intranet, departmental software, and Microsoft Office software as required.
• Must possess a current State of Oklahoma Class A Commercial Driver's License and be a qualified driver per the rules and regulations of the D.O.T. requirements.
• Must live within a thirty-mile radius of specified base work location.

Nice To Haves

• Crane certification and Oklahoma Pesticide Applicators Certification must be received within two years of employment.
• The crane certification requires passing three written exams and two practical hands-on exams.
• The incumbent is required to maintain their State of Oklahoma Class A Commercial Driver's License, crane certification, and Oklahoma Pesticide Applicators Certification.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains in a safe condition, assigned light equipment including backhoes, light trucks, digger trucks, basket trucks, boom trucks, equipment for clearing ROW, and escorting vehicles.
• Learns the location of transmission facilities, including stations and lines that make up the transmission system.
• Performs duties in a safe manner at all times, including when working near high voltage and/or in adverse weather conditions.
• Patrols transmission lines on foot to identify necessary repairs as assigned.
• Performs necessary ROW maintenance such as mowing, spraying, clearing trees, and removing vegetation.
• Loads, secures, transports, and unloads transmission system equipment and materials.
• Maintains accurate and current records and reports as related to job responsibility, including driving records.
• Assists other crews on an as needed basis, when assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED