Light Equipment Operator (NUS
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor & Trades, General Labor
Light Equipment Operator
Location:
829 Jefferson Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Candidate must be available to work in Metro Atlanta. The candidate may have assignments within the state of Georgia and travel expenses will be covered if overnight stay is required. Candidate must be available and accessible at least 50% of time for emergency "call-out".
Job SummaryLight Equipment Operator (LEO) for Network Underground Services (NUS) – Georgia Statewide
Georgia Power's Network Underground Services (NUS) plays an integral part in Georgia's economy. NUS provides construction & maintenance services for the underground network electrical systems located in Metro Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah, Macon, Columbus, Athens, Valdosta and other spot Network Systems throughout Georgia. We provide a highly reliable electric service to High Profile Customers such as high-rise commercial and residential buildings, hospitals, government agencies and large businesses that are located within our service territory across the state.
If you're looking for a career in which you can make a difference and serve Georgians, consider becoming a Light Equipment Operator (LEO) for Georgia Power!
Our Light Equipment Operator (LEO) positions are based out of Atlanta. All candidates must be available to work within a certain distance of their assigned operating headquarters (upon hire). No relocation assistance is available.
Job ResponsibilitiesThe classification of Light Equipment Operator (LEO) shall operate the following equipment:
- All cranes with lifting capacity of less than 35 tons. Lifting capacity shall be determined per the equipment manufacturer's specification.
- Derrick trucks as needed.
- Truck and trailer combinations.
- Backhoes, Excavators, Skid Steers and Tractors equipped with light attachments for digging, grading, material staging, hydraulic breakers, etc.
- Pullers and/or tensioners, winch trucks and reel handling equipment
- Any equipment operated by employees in classifications below LEO
- High School diploma or equivalent is required.
- Candidates must have a basic mechanical and electrical aptitude or background.
- Minimum of 1 year of work experience in construction, heavy industrial maintenance, utility, military and/or electrical experience is preferred.
- Experience working outdoors, with heavy equipment/machinery, heavy load rigging/lifting, emergency responders, commercial truck driving, and/or farming is a plus.
- Candidates who have Network Underground experience with the installation & construction of the infrastructure are strongly desired.
- Candidates who have military experience is a plus.
Skills and Abilities
- Exhibit safe work practices
- Display ethical behaviors and demonstrate "Our Company Values" which are:
Safety Excellence, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance & Total Commitment. - Basic mechanical aptitude and knowledge of hand tools.
- Proven ability to read, understand & follow procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Demonstrated strong customer service skills.
- Candidate must be able to work on our system in enclosed spaces such as manholes, vaults & tunnels where entry requires access by ladders plus the ability to work in deep excavations requiring proper shoring is required.
- Ability to take instruction, direction and translate into actions.
- Able to perform physically demanding activities while working outside in all weather conditions and elements.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a team environment.
The pre-employment testing will include, but not limited to, the following and will require up to one day of evaluations at a location in Atlanta, GA. Lunch will be provided on the day of evaluation. There is no compensation for the pre-employment process and other travel expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.
Light Equipment Operator Assessment- Operate Skid Steer
- Perform digging tasks with trackhoe and/or rubber tire backhoe
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required.
- All candidates who are invited for an interview are required to provide the following:
- Valid CDL (Commercial Driver's License) - Class A
- Candidates with out-of-state CDLs will have a grace period of 60 days to obtain a Georgia CDL Class A license
- Prior to being invited to an interview, candidates must pass a pre-employment written exam (CAST Test). The CAST test includes Graphic Arithmetic, Mathematical usage, Mechanical Concepts and Reading Comprehension.
- Practice Test:
- EEI online test preparation materials
- Because of the nature of our work and weight restrictions on our equipment a candidate must CURRENTLY weigh (and maintain their body weight) AT or BELOW 270 pounds
-fully dressed including steel-toed work boots and hardhat. - Due to the physical demands of this position, candidates must be able to lift and drag equipment weighing 50-pounds or more.
- Candidates must be able to frequently work in extreme weather conditions throughout the entire year. All climatic conditions will be…
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