Equipment Operator - Overhead; Sawnee EMC

Equipment Operator - Overhead (Sawnee EMC)

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The Equipment Operator position utilizes heavy equipment operation knowledge in the construction and maintenance of the nation’s Power Grid. You will assist your team in building, repairing, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems.

• Securing the safety of yourself and others
• Assisting fellow line-workers in meeting project objectives
• Readily joining storm restoration efforts in times of need
• Operating vehicles and equipment in a professional manner
• Continuing training to improve technical and leadership skills

• Team-Oriented
• Self-Motivated
• Customer Service Focused
• Ethical and Honest
• Dutifully follows established Safety Rules and Company Policy

The physical demands described here are typical of those that must be met by a team-member to successfully perform the essential functions of their job in powerline construction. Typical tasks include standing, walking, using hands to finger, handle, and feel, reaching with hands and arms, performing rigorous physical labor, climbing different types of structures, and lifting up to or in excess of 50 lbs.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment
• Able to operate heavy equipment used in powerline construction
• Able to read/write and communicate effectively
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Willing to work over‑time when requested
• Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

• Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de‑energized overhead work
• Properly inspects rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Understands when to wear personal protective equipment
• Strings overhead wire
• Sets poles and anchors
• Assists with installing transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, cross‑arms, insulators, switches and switch gear
• Assists in replacing fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems
• Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor
• Understands proper use of company radio
• Understand basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying
• Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools
• Capable of receiving and following directions
• Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in line work
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
• Must be familiar with induced voltage
• Capable of assisting with the installation and hook up of a single‑phase transformer
• Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape
• Understands the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces
• Understands minimum approach distance
• Understands excavation and shoring requirements
• Capable of checking voltage on transformers
• Capable of installing and removing a service
• Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so
• Understands how and when to use Kellum grips
• Able to identify different types of materials used in line work
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
VA Approved Apprenticeship Program – GI Bill Benefits Available to Eligible Veterans
Pike Electric, LLC is a Non‑union Company

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This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Team‑members may perform other related duties as requested to meet the…