Overview: The Equipment Operator position utilizes heavy equipment operation knowledge in the construction and maintenance of our nation’s Power
Grid. You will assist your team in building, repairing, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems.
Job Duties:
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
Competencies:
Team-Oriented
Self-Motivated
Customer Service Focused
Ethical and Honest
Dutifully follows established Safety Rules and Company Policy
Physical Aspects:
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.
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 finger, 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.
Work Environment:
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.
Powerline construction work is performed outside and is subject to diverse weather conditions.
General Expectations:
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
Functions to be Expected in Overhead Powerline Construction:
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
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.
The Pike family of companies is a leading provider of utilities solutions to over 300 investor-owned, municipal and cooperative utilities in the United States. Our comprehensive services include: facilities planning and siting, permitting, engineering, design, installation and maintenance of electric, gas and communication infrastructure. Pike prides itself for powering innovations while delivering solutions safely and with integrity for over 80 years.
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