Truck Driver-Transmission (GP)

Pike Corporation•Alma, GA

About The Position

The Truck Driver is an entry-level position supporting the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical transmission systems. The work takes place at various locations, and travel to another state may be required based on customer demands. The role involves working on energized and de-energized transmission systems, including overhead wire, poles, anchors, transformers, and related equipment. The employee must follow company safety rules and policies, maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools, and perform other related duties as needed.

Requirements

Able to perform rigorous physical labor and lift more than 50 pounds.
Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License.
Understand proper company radio use and heavy equipment operation.
Understand basic rigging, hand lines, lineman knot tying, and proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
Capable of receiving and following directions and learning basic knowledge of materials used in line work.
Possess basic knowledge of line-work materials and be able to identify different types of those materials.
Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit and be familiar with induced voltage.
Capable of assisting with installation and hookup of a single-phase transformer and checking voltage on transformers.
Capable of performing basic bucket rescue and escape.
Understand equipment setup and grounding, minimum approach distance, and flag and tag procedures.
Capable of working at heights and/or in confined spaces.
Capable of installing and removing a service.
Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods and personal protective equipment and understands when to wear PPE.
Capable of making up and using a hand line and understands 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.
Able to work outdoors, frequently in inclement weather.
Willing to work overtime and outside the normal work schedule, including weekends and holidays, as required.
Self-motivated, team-oriented, and customer-oriented.
Regularly able to talk or hear; frequently able to stand, walk, handle and feel objects, and reach with hands and arms.

Responsibilities

Work safely on new construction, maintenance, and repair of energized and de-energized transmission systems.
String overhead wire and set poles and anchors.
Assist with installing transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
Assist with replacing transformer fuses and clearing faulted circuits and systems.
Work carefully around energized high-voltage systems to protect personal and others’ safety.
Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
Perform other related work as required to complete the job.
Follow company safety rules and other company policies.