Equipment Operator - Overhead (AEP)

Pike Electric, Inc. in; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide electrical services company is seeking an entry-level Equipment Operator to engage in construction and maintenance of electrical overhead distribution systems. This role involves working outdoors in varying weather conditions, requiring physical strength and adherence to safety protocols. Candidates should be self-motivated, team-oriented, and willing to travel for work. A Commercial Driver's License is preferred, along with the ability to lift over 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift over 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction, maintenance, and repair work on energized and de-energized overhead electrical systems safely.
• Set poles and anchors.
• Assist with installing transformers and other electrical components.

Skills

Self-Motivated

Team-Oriented

Customer-Oriented

Education

Commercial Driver's License (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary: Equipment Operator is an entry-level position involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. The role requires working at various locations, with potential travel to other states based on customer demands.

Essential Functions:

• Perform construction, maintenance, and repair work on energized and de-energized overhead electrical systems safely.
• Set poles and anchors.
• Assist with installing transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
• Help replace fuses in transformers and clear faulted circuits.
• Work with energized high voltage systems, requiring caution and skill to ensure safety.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Perform rigorous physical labor as required.
• Use company radio properly.
• Operate heavy equipment.
• Understand basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying.
• Use hand tools correctly and maintain them.
• Identify primary and secondary voltages on circuits.
• Be familiar with induced voltage.
• Assist with installation and hookup of single-phase transformers.
• Perform basic bucket rescue/escape procedures.
• Set up and ground equipment properly.
• Work at heights and in confined spaces safely.
• Check transformer voltages.
• Follow flag and tag procedures.
• Install and remove services.
• Wear personal protective equipment when necessary.
• Make up and use hand lines and Kellum grips.
• Identify different materials used in line work.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Travel long distances on short notice and work in various locations.
• Obtain a Commercial Driver's License; it is preferred.
• Lift over 50 lbs.
• Work overtime and weekends as required.
• Learn basic line work materials and procedures.
• Follow instructions properly.
• Inspect rubber goods and PPE.

Physical Demands: The employee must be able to talk, hear, stand, walk, handle, feel, and reach frequently. Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, mechanical parts, vibration, extreme conditions, and loud noise is common. Work is performed outdoors in weather conditions.

• Self-Motivated
• Team-Oriented
• Customer-Oriented
• Follow safety rules and policies

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 description is not exhaustive; employees may perform other duties as needed.