Truck Operator

Southern Company • Waycross, GA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Truck operator is an entry level position. You will be assisting in the construction of new and used transmission lines that will consist of wood, concrete, and steel structured lines spread statewide through Georgia. This position requires heavy manual labor and weekly travel. Travel expenses and hotel cost are the responsibility of the truck operator and a daily per diem (allowance) will be provided to help cover these costs. The current rate is $178 a day for those employees accruing overnight lodging and working 50 miles from home. This is an item covered by the Memorandum of Agreement between Georgia Power Company and the IBEW Local No. 84. This position is subject to call out, scheduled overtime, and storm restoration work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must currently have a Class A unrestricted commercial driver’s license or permit prior to start of employment.
• Must pass a pre-employment CAST test (basic mechanical aptitude) and Post Offer Employment Test.
• A thorough background check, drug screen, DOT physical, and workers compensation questionnaire will be required prior to employment.
• Must currently weight (and maintain their body weight) below 300 lb. fully dressed including steel-toed boots and hard hat.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who have earned the ELAC (Electrical Line Worker Apprentice Certification) through a technical college is highly desirable
• Experience working outdoors in a labor-intensive occupation
• Background in commercial driving, equipment operations, or equipment rigging is desired
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and equipment associated with line construction
• Ability to read, understand, and follow all procedures, rules, and safety regulations
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Basic physical strength to perform daily work tasks
• Demonstrate the ability to take instruction, directions and translate them into action
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in utility construction, heavy industrial maintenance/construction, military, and/or electrical experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the construction of new and used transmission lines.
• Performing heavy manual labor.
• Traveling weekly.
• Working in all weather conditions throughout the year that may include heat, rain, ice, and snow.
• Performing assigned storm duties, which may include nighttime, weekend, holidays, and overnight travels.

Benefits

• Daily per diem (allowance) for overnight lodging and working 50 miles from home ($178 a day).
• Opportunity to bid into an apprentice lineman position upon completion of requirements.
• Extensive training program for apprentice lineman (mixture of classroom and on the job training, including climbing and working at heights up to 200 ft) lasting approximately 4 years.
• Opportunity to bid on a Lineman position upon successful completion of the apprentice program.
• Increases every six months until job classification max out and a cost of living increase annually (covered by collective bargaining agreement).
• Union membership is optional.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED