Substation Equipment Operator

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Substation Equipment Operator

C.W. Wright was founded in 1953 in Richmond, Virginia and has since been setting the bar for safety, quality and productivity in the utility service industry.

C.W. Wright is a full-service utility contractor with decades of proven success in delivering electric T&D solutions for our customers. Our company motto is “Service with Safety” and reflects our dedication to providing quality service while maintaining a safe work environment for our employees, customers and the public. Whether it’s rebuilding an aging utility infrastructure, meeting the sophisticated needs of an industrial plant, or turning your system’s lights back on when it matters most, our linemen are among the most reliable and safest utility contractors in the nation.

C.W. Wright is a subsidiary of Prime Line Utility Services, a leading provider of construction, maintenance, and design solutions for the electric, gas and telecommunication industries. Prime Line is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vinci, SA, the largest construction company in the world. Their backing provides the financial strength and expertise to enable C.W. Wright to provide our customers with the best solutions, technology and equipment available.

CW Wright offers competitive pay scales, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and 401(k) with company match plus many more ancillary benefits.

Substation Equipment Operator is an entry level, non-exempt position in the construction, maintenance and/or repair of electric substation systems and works with various pieces of construction equipment specific to the trade.

Essential Functions:

• Work safely while performing construction, maintenance and/or repair work of electric substation systems.
• Assist in the transporting, installation, and/or removal of substation structures, equipment, and hardware, electrical conductors, wire, and cable.
• Capable of or learning to operate various types of heavy equipment:
  • Bucket, derrick and boom trucks
  • Backhoes, excavators and skid steer loaders
  • Articulating Man-lifts
  • Pressure Diggers
  • Trenchers
  • Track Crawler Loader/Backhoe
  • Rough Terrain Telescopic Forklifts
• Read and interpret profile, blueprints, maps, or other written instructions for completion of assigned tasks.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Responsible for maintaining company vehicles in good working condition.

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Able to read and understand simple blueprints, maps, and diagrams.
• Able to identify energized high and low voltage lines.
• Basic knowledge in electricity.
• Knowledge of safety hazards inherent in working in close proximity to energized high and low voltage lines and equipment.
• Knowledge of the Motor Vehicle Code as it relates to the operation of heavy equipment in the state the job is located.
• Must supply own personal hand tools required by the company for this work.
• Must possess or be capable of obtaining a Commercial Drivers’ License.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Willing to work over-time or long hours during emergency conditions and/or when requested. Schedules can change frequently and with short notice.
• 90% Travel Required
• Capable of following Company safety rules and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent. Formal education and/or training in electrical theory or electronics.
• 2+ years of hands on experience of either equipment operation or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and experience is required.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE:

• This position requires English speaking proficiency to ensure effective communication of safety instructions, technical information, and coordination with team members. Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) are strongly preferred.
• Highly motivated self-starter with desire to continue learning,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
• Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization and to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Employment Standards:

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