Entry-Level Electric Transmission Equipment Operator

Pike Corporation; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking an entry-level Equipment Operator to work on construction, maintenance and repair of electrical transmission systems. You will perform overhead work, string wires, set poles and assist with transformers and switchgear in both energized and de-energized contexts.

Applicants should be able to lift heavy objects, operate heavy equipment, and travel to the Texas region as needed. A valid CDL is required and overtime, weekends and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Understands proper use of company radio.
• Understands operation of heavy equipment.
• Understand basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying.
• Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Capable of receiving and following directions.
• Capable of learning basic knowledge of materials used in line work.
• Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in line work.
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Capable of assisting with the installation and hook up of a single phase transformer.
• Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Understands the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Understands minimum approach distance.
• Capable of checking voltage on transformers.
• Understands flag and tag procedures.
• Capable of installing and removing a service.
• Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods and PPE.
• Understands when to wear personnel protective equipment.
• Capable of making up and using a hand line.
• Understands how and when to use Kellum grips.
• Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Must be able to travel throughout the Texas Region.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Must have a valid Commercial Driver's License.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
• Stringing overhead wire.
• Setting poles and anchors.
• Assists with installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
• 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.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.

Skills

Physical labor

Radio operation

Heavy equipment operation

Rigging basics

Tool maintenance

Safety compliance

Voltage awareness

Job description

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking an entry-level Equipment Operator to work on construction, maintenance and repair of electrical transmission systems. You will perform overhead work, string wires, set poles and assist with transformers and switchgear in both energized and de-energized contexts.

Applicants should be able to lift heavy objects, operate heavy equipment, and travel to the Texas region as needed. A valid CDL is required and overtime, weekends and holidays may be required.