Equipment Operator KG

Tucson Electric Power; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Electric Power is seeking skilled individuals to join our field teams in Arizona. The role involves learning duties, operating heavy equipment up to 44,000 lbs, and maintaining compliance with safety rules, DOT guidelines, and company procedures.

You must have a CDL, a high school diploma or equivalent, and good verbal and written communication, plus solid mechanical skills and environmental awareness. Starting pay is $31.61/hr, with full-time scheduling and benefits.

Qualifications

• CDL required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• High level of awareness and responsibility for environmental considerations.

Responsibilities

• Familiar with safety manual, traffic control, construction standards, and procedures.
• Inspect and maintain equipment to remain DOT compliant.
• Operate and drive equipment up to 44,000 lbs/GVR.
• Pole hauling, digging, and handling of Boom truck, stringing and pulling equipment.
• Load, haul and transport equipment and materials.
• Perform other tasks as directed.

Skills

CDL

Communication skills

Mechanical skills

Safety awareness

Environmental awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for talented individuals who are passionate about making an impact in the company and the community. and become part of the dynamic energy industry!

Position Description

This job classification shall possess the ability to learn the required duties necessary to use all tools and equipment relative to the work group and to obtain and maintain the necessary CDL license to perform all of the duties of this classification.

Position Related Responsibilities

• Familiar with the Company’s Safety Manual, Traffic Control Procedures, Construction Standards, accounting and time keeping procedures, rigging procedures, heavy lifting procedures, and other procedures and applicable rules and regulations.
• Inspect and maintain equipment as required by UES and to remain DOT complaint.
• Have knowledge of proper loading and uploading procedures and unloading of equipment and securing.
• Operate and drive equipment up to and including vehicles with more than 44,000 lbs/GVR
• Specific examples of duties will include, but not limited to:
• Pole hauling and removal
• Pole-Hole digging
• Operation of boom truck, underground and overhead stringing and pulling equipment, Vac-machine, back property derrick and includes the safe operation of excavation equipment, etc.
• Loading, hauling and transporting of equipment and materials
• Other tasks and assignments as directed
• This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Must have CDL
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Good oral and written communication skills
• High level of awareness and responsibility for environmental considerations that impact them, their jobs and the Company
• Good mechanical skills
• Must possess good, safe work practices

All employees are expected and required to adhere to the Company Code of Ethics and Principals of Conduct.

Starting pay: $31.61/hr