Truck Driver-TD

Pike Corporation • Marietta, GA

4d

About The Position

The Underground Truck Driver is an entry-level position supporting the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical underground distribution systems. The position works at various locations and may require travel to another state depending on customer demands. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the organization's ongoing needs.

Requirements

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor and lift more than 50 pounds.
• Understand proper company radio use and heavy equipment operation.
• Understand basic rigging, hand lines, lineman knot tying, and proper hand-tool use and maintenance.
• Able to receive and follow directions and learn and identify materials used in line work.
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit and understand induced voltage.
• Capable of assisting with the installation and hookup of a single-phase transformer and checking voltage on transformers.
• Capable of performing basic bucket rescue or escape.
• Understand equipment setup and grounding, minimum approach distance, flag and tag procedures, and when to use personal protective equipment.
• Capable of working at heights and in confined spaces, installing and removing a service, inspecting rubber goods and PPE, making up and using a hand line, and understanding when to use Kellum grips.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice and work for extended periods at various locations when required.
• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Willing to work overtime and outside the normal schedule, including weekends and holidays, as required.
• Must be able to follow company safety rules and other company policies.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and customer-oriented.

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 overhead 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 themselves and others.
• 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