Truck Driver-TD

Pike • Marietta, GA

5d

About The Position

The Underground Truck Driver is an entry-level position supporting the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical underground distribution systems. The role works at various locations and may require travel to another state depending on customer demands. Duties include working safely on construction, maintenance, and repair projects involving energized and de-energized electrical systems; stringing overhead wire; setting poles and anchors; and assisting with the installation and servicing of electrical distribution equipment. The employee maintains company vehicles, equipment, and tools and performs other related work as needed.

The position involves outdoor work in varied and sometimes extreme weather and construction-site conditions. Employees may encounter fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and loud noise. The role requires physical labor, working at heights or in confined spaces, lifting more than 50 pounds, and willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

Requirements

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor and lift more than 50 pounds.
• Understand the proper use of the company radio and operation of heavy equipment.
• Understand basic rigging, hand lines, lineman knot tying, and the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Be capable of receiving and following directions and learning basic knowledge of line-work materials.
• Possess basic knowledge of materials used in line work and be able to identify different types of those materials.
• Be able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit and be familiar with induced voltage.
• Be capable of assisting with installation and hookup of a single-phase transformer and checking voltage on transformers.
• Be capable of basic bucket rescue and escape.
• Understand equipment setup and grounding, minimum approach distance, and flag and tag procedures.
• Be capable of working at heights and/or in confined spaces.
• Be capable of installing and removing a service.
• Be capable of properly inspecting rubber goods and personal protective equipment and understand when to wear protective equipment.
• Be capable of making up and using a hand line and understand how and when to use Kellum grips.
• Be able to travel long distances on short notice and work for extended periods in various locations when required.
• Be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License.
• Be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Be willing to work overtime and outside the normal work schedule, including weekends and holidays, as required.
• Follow company safety rules and all other company policies.

Nice To Haves

• A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work safely while performing construction, maintenance, or repair work on energized and de-energized electrical systems.
• String overhead wire.
• 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.
• Work carefully around energized high-voltage systems to protect personal and public safety.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Perform other related work as required to complete the job.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed