Equipment Operator - Overhead; Oncor

Overview

Overview
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The Equipment Operatorpositionutilizesheavyequipmentoperationknowledgein  the constructionandmaintenanceof ournation’sPower

Grid.

Youwillassistyourteaminbuilding,repairing, andmaintainingoverheadelectricaldistributionsystems.

As an Equipment Operator, you will support your team by:

• 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 power line construction.

While performing the duties of this job, team‑members are regularly required to talk or hear. The team‑member is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle and feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The team‑member is frequently required to perform rigorous physical labor; sit; climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.); or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Team‑members frequently lift or move up to/ or in excess of 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, team‑members may frequently be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Team‑members are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Power line construction work is performed outside and is subject to diverse weather conditions.

• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment
• Able to operate heavy equipment used in power line 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
• Willing to work overtime 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
• 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
• Understands basic rigging, handlines, and line‑man knottying
• Capable of receiving and following directions
• Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in linework
• Must be familiar with induced voltage
• Capable of assisting with the installation and hookup of a single‑phase transformer
• Understands the basic concepts of equipment setup and grounding
• Capable of checking voltage on transformers
• 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
• 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 – GIBill Benefits Available to Eligible Veterans

Pike Electric, LLC is a Non‑union Company

NOTE:

This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Team members may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.