Equipment Operator

Closing Date to Apply: December 24th, 2025

Wage Rate: $45.72 Hourly

Number of Positions:1

Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)

Grant County PUD is a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen and background check will be administered as part of the hiring process.

This position will work under the direction of a Supervisor, Supervising Foreman, Foreman, Journeyman as assigned. The Equipment Operator I is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a variety of heavy equipment to support the construction, maintenance, and repair of the electric systems, including both overhead and underground.

Performs specialized work in operating electrical line construction equipment and related attachments. Responsibilities also include maintaining proper stock of supplies for equipment and assisting with groundman duties as needed. The role requires exceptional hand–eye coordination to ensure safe and efficient performance when working near energized, high-voltage power lines.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operating vehicles and equipment requiring a Commercial Drivers License is an essential function of this position. Examples include but are not limited to: backhoes, track hoe, bulldozers, vacuum trucks, dump trucks, underground pullers, overhead pullers, diggers, compactors, and tensioners.
• Assist Equipment Operator II or other Operators.
• Assist in tool room, and perform Groundman work when required.
• Assist with construction, maintenance, and repair overhead and underground electrical lines and substations using proper methods, equipment, and materials while minimizing damage to public and private properly during maintenance and construction.
• Adhere to safety protocols and regulations while working in close proximity to energized high-voltage lines and equipment.
• Apply knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, and standards to ensure safe operation of tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Maintain safe working clearances when operating near energized primary and secondary conductors.
• Properly select, use, and care for personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follow verbal and written instructions accurately to complete assigned tasks.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with coworkers, supervisors, and external contacts.
• Maintain detailed records and prepare accurate reports as required.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with team members and others.
• Operate, and maintain, equipment and vehicles used in line construction and maintenance.
• Lift and carry heavy objects safely, using proper lifting techniques.
• Consistently observe and apply safety precautions while performing all work tasks.
• Utilize a variety of tools, vehicles, and equipment to complete construction and maintenance activities.
• Perform manual labor associated with electrical line and substation construction and maintenance.
• Build and maintain right of way access along powerlines. Ensure that vehicles and equipment used and assigned are kept in good repair, clean, and properly stocked; and do other related work as required.
• Will work independently and with crews and others to complete assigned tasks.
• May be called-out for after-hours emergency work (24 hours).
• Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Grant PUD/IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence. The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and…