Entry-Level Transmission Equipment Operator

Pike Electric, Inc. in; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Equipment Operator for Transmission. The role covers construction, maintenance and repair of electrical transmission systems at various locations, with occasional travel to another state.

The job emphasizes safety, physical labor, and learning basic line-work concepts. Applicants should be able to read and communicate in English, lift heavy loads, and be willing to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License permit within 60 days of employment.
• A Commercial Driver's License is preferred.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Willing to work overtime when requested.
• Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
• 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.
• Capable of learning basic knowledge of materials used in line work.
• Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Capable of identifying primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Capable of installing and removing a service.

Job description

Pike Electric, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Equipment Operator for Transmission. The role covers construction, maintenance and repair of electrical transmission systems at various locations, with occasional travel to another state.

The job emphasizes safety, physical labor, and learning basic line-work concepts. Applicants should be able to read and communicate in English, lift heavy loads, and be willing to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.