Transmission Crane Operator

MasTec Utility Services•Lexington, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transmission Crane Operator operates the machines needed to support transmission work for customers and assists the team and other personnel in the department. The role involves operating and maintaining construction equipment, supporting new construction and maintenance or repair work on energized and de-energized systems, and following applicable safety standards and procedures. Work takes place in a field environment and may require working in varied locations and inclement weather.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to work for extended periods in various locations when required.
OSHA 10 certification.
CDL Class A driver’s license.
Current and valid crane certification meeting OSHA/ASME standards, such as NCCCO or NCCER.
Ability to bend, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in inclement weather, including extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.
Vision sufficient to see at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, and ability to judge distance and spatial relationships.
Precise hand-eye coordination and ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Responsibilities

Safely operate and maintain construction equipment, including mobile cranes, bulldozers, angle dozers, front-end loaders, backhoes, excavators, track hoes, trenchers, digger derricks, and other jobsite equipment.
Perform new construction, maintenance, and repair work safely on energized and de-energized systems.
Service equipment, conduct safety checks, perform minor repairs, and check oil and fluids.
Inspect the work area to ensure it has been staked or located before digging.
Assist the maintenance crew or perform laborer duties when not operating equipment.
Dig around live underground and overhead utilities.
Train, guide, or oversee lower-graded operators and laborers when needed.
Follow applicable MasTec or customer safety standards, procedures, and work practices, using whichever standard is higher.
Load trucks safely and without accidents.
Help improve operations, reduce turnaround times, streamline work processes, and provide timely, quality customer service in cooperation with others.
Operate transmission wire-pulling equipment, including tensioners, four-drum pullers, single hardline pullers, breakdown rigs, and other related equipment.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.