Transmission Equipment Operator (On-Site)
About The Position
LCRA is looking for an Equipment Operator to join the team! This position is a part of a 15-man crew that works on transmission line projects throughout Central Texas. The team travels to project sites on a weekly basis and project durations can last from days to months. Do you have experience operating equipment like bulldozers, cranes, boom trucks, digging machines and/or transport equipment? Then, we want you to apply! Join us at LCRA and work your way up at an incredible company, with amazing benefits and training, that supports the local community, and whose mission is to enhance the lives of Central Texans. You will be trusted to: - Operate equipment as assigned for construction projects. - Maintain equipment. Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate, and make minor adjustments and repairs on the equipment or may make arrangements for major repairs and overhaul as needed. - Transport heavy equipment (e.g., backhoe, dump truck, small excavator and large excavator). - Understand and follow permitted loads, and all safety departmental policies and procedures. - Perform work by traveling independently or with a small crew to various locations (substations, power plants, water systems, etc.) as scheduled.
Requirements
- Zero or more years of experience in operating large equipment, such as bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, cranes, tractor trailers, farm equipment or other machinery.
- Driver's license
Nice To Haves
- Class A Texas commercial driver’s license
- Previous transmission or distribution line experience
Responsibilities
- Operate equipment as assigned for construction projects.
- Maintain equipment. Inspect, clean, adjust, lubricate, and make minor adjustments and repairs on the equipment or may make arrangements for major repairs and overhaul as needed.
- Transport heavy equipment (e.g., backhoe, dump truck, small excavator and large excavator).
- Understand and follow permitted loads, and all safety departmental policies and procedures.
- Perform work by traveling independently or with a small crew to various locations (substations, power plants, water systems, etc.) as scheduled.
Benefits
- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness program including wellness incentive
- Extensive learning & development programs
- And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
