CDL Operator

Pcapower; Lancaster (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Power Corporation/Power Corporation of America is seeking an Equipment Operator to support overhead electrical transmission, distribution and substation projects. The role requires travel to various locations and states depending on customer needs and involves rigorous physical labor in construction environments.

Candidates must have 1–3 years of heavy equipment operating experience, a valid Class A CDL, and the ability to work overtime and travel long distances.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years heavy equipment operating experience.
• Able to read/write & communicate effectively.
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug screen & background check.
• Valid Class A CDL is required.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Willing to travel long distances and work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment and vehicles such as bucket/line trucks, cranes and digger derricks.
• Assist with installation and hookup of line equipment and transformer-related components.
• Work in ground hand, overhead transmission, distribution, and substation projects.
• Travel to job sites across multiple states as required by customer needs.
• Maintain company vehicles/tools in good working order and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reading & writing

Following directions

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

A Equipment Operator is essential to the completion of new construction, maintenance & repair of overhead electrical transmission, distribution & substation projects. This position works in various locations/requires travel to other states depending on customer needs. Ground hand work that consists of rigorous physical labor will be expected.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions considering business necessity.

Minimum Requirements & Expectations (but not limited to)

• Work safely & understands work zones are new construction, maintenance, or repairs to energized & de‑energized work.
• Capable of receiving and following directions.
• Has working knowledge of all areas of line work.
• Proficient in the safe operation of heavy equipment & vehicles such as:
• Bucket/line trucks, cranes, digger derricks, tractor trailers, etc.
• Capable of assisting with the installation and hook up of a single‑phase transformer.
• Can identify primary & secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Has basic knowledge of rigging principles.
• Assists with installing transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, cross‑arms, insulators, switches & switchgear.
• Understands proper techniques for stringing overhead wire.
• Has basic understanding on proper technique for setting poles & anchors.
• Can perform basic bucket rescue.
• Ability to work with energized high voltage systems requiring skill & care.
• Able to identify necessary materials used in line work.
• Excavation & shoring requirements
• Proper use & care of hand tools
• Maintains company vehicles/equipment/tools in good working order.
• Completes all required safety training, & knows/understands DOT and OSHA standard
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced & at times stressful environment.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job in its entirety.

General Expectations & Other Requirements

• 1-3 years Heavy Equipment Operating experience
• Valid Class A-CDL is required
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to work overtime frequently & travel long distances.
• Able to read/write & communicate effectively.
• Must have acceptable MVR/background.
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug screen & adhere to Company drug policy throughout employment.
• Capable of taking & following directions.
• Capable of participating in a pre‑job or tailgate briefing effectively.
• Work as a team member.
• Meet E‑Verification requirements.

Required Physical Skills

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor for a continuous period
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather
• Comfortable and capable of working at heights and or confined spaces
• Ability to wear PPE and understands when to wear it
• Able to talk, here, stand, walk, use hands and sense of balance
• Ability to sustain awkward positions/postures

Physical Requirements

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5+ hours/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity 33%-66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5 hours/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Physical Demands C Lift/Carry

Stand C 10 lbs. or less C

Walk C 11-20 lbs. C

Manually Manipulate F 50+ lbs. F

Reach Over Shoulder O

Climb C Push/Pull

Crawl O 12 lbs. or less C

Squat or Kneel F 13-25 lbs. C

Speak C 40+ lbs. F

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions & basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations in a safety sensitive role & the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, & abilities. Additional functions & requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, & the company reserves the right to change this Job description &/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Southeast Power Corporation/Power Corporation of America is an equal opportunity employer. Southeast Power Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.