Equipment Operator L1-2

Overview

Gas Operations is seeking a qualified candidate to perform crane and rigging operations. The selected candidate must possess a valid New York State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B or an equivalent license. The incumbent will be required to obtain a CDL Class B Metal Coil endorsement within six (6) months of hire.

• Learn and apply rigging and crane terminology, including hand signals, load weight estimation, center of gravity, load control, sling angles, tensions, equipment capacities, and crane configurations.
• Read and interpret crane load charts and safely operate rigging and lifting equipment.
• Safely operate and maintain hand and power tools required for assigned work.
• Perform basic reading, writing, and mathematical calculations necessary to complete job functions.
• Load, unload, transport, and properly secure materials on Commercial Motor Vehicles within Con Edisons service territory.
• Perform pickup and delivery of materials throughout the service territory.

• High School Diploma/GED

• High School Diploma/GED

• Ability to obtain required qualifications and certifications for the assigned support role within six (6) months of appointment as an Equipment Operator L1-2.
• Experience operating forklifts in support of material handling operations.
• Experience performing rigging and supporting crane operations.
• Possession of a valid New York State Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class B, or equivalent, is a requirement of the position.
• Possession of a valid New York State Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A, or equivalent, is preferred.
• Possession of additional commercial drivers license endorsements, including Tanker, Bus, and Hazardous Materials, is preferred.
• Ability to obtain higher New York City and/or New York State crane operator licenses and/or additional CDL classes or endorsements required for promotional opportunities.

• Driver's License Required
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class B 180 Days Required
• Other:
  Forklift Operator 180 Days Preferred
• Other:
  Backhoe Operator 180 Days Preferred
• Other: ITS Task 70/71 180 Days Preferred

• Ability to respond to system emergencies
• Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
• Perform heavy manual labor, i.e. push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to carry tools and materials when climbing ladders and scaffolds, and entering confined spaces
• Ability to work in adverse conditions that include, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations
• Ability to work on elevated platforms, scaffolds, catwalks, roofs, and/or other equipment
• Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
• Ability to use hand tools and operate heavy machinery, i.e. jackhammers
• Unload materials from delivery vehicles and deliver equipment and materials to various operating facilities
• Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to work at elevations of up to ninety (90) feet.