Truck Driver - Transmission (GP)

Pike • Dalton, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Truck Driver Transmission is an entry-level position in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical transmission systems. The role works at various locations and may require travel to another state depending on customer demands. The employee must work safely around energized and de-energized transmission systems, maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools, and perform other related duties as required. This position involves outdoor work at construction sites, often in inclement weather and around high-voltage systems.

Requirements

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor and lift more than 50 pounds.
• Understand proper use of the company radio and operation of heavy equipment.
• Understand basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying.
• Understand proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Able to receive and follow directions and learn basic knowledge of materials used in line work; possess basic knowledge of those materials and identify different types of them.
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit and familiar with induced voltage.
• Able to assist with installation and hookup of a single-phase transformer and check voltage on transformers.
• Able to perform basic bucket rescue and escape.
• Understand equipment setup and grounding, minimum approach distance, flag and tag procedures, and when to wear personal protective equipment.
• Able to work at heights and/or in confined spaces.
• Able to install and remove a service, inspect rubber goods and personal protective equipment, make up and use a hand line, and understand how and when to use Kellum grips.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice and work for extended periods in various locations when required.
• Must have a valid Commercial Driver’s License.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Willing to work overtime when requested.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and customer-oriented.
• Must follow company safety rules and other company policies.

Responsibilities

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work on energized and de-energized transmission 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 with energized high-voltage systems to protect oneself and others.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Perform other related work required to complete the job.

What This Job Offers

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