Equipment Operator - Overhead (Sumter EMC)

Pike Corporation; Americus (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Corporation in Americus, Georgia, is seeking an Equipment Operator to aid in power line construction and maintenance. Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment, ensuring safety on the job, and assisting fellow workers during project execution. Ideal candidates should be physically fit, possess or be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License, and be comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.

This role requires teamwork, motivation, and adherence to safety protocols while handling heavy machinery and materials.

Qualifications

• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment.
• Able to operate heavy equipment used in power line construction.
• Must be able to climb different types of structures and be familiar with tools used in line work.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety while performing construction, maintenance, or repair work.
• Assist with installing transformers and clear faulted circuits.
• Maintain company vehicles and tools in good working order.

Skills

Team-Oriented

Self-Motivated

Customer Service Focused

Ethical and Honest

Education

Commercial Driver’s License

Tools

Heavy equipment

Job description

Overview

The Equipment Operator position utilizes heavy equipment operation knowledge in the construction and maintenance of our nation’s Power Grid. You will assist your team in building, repairing, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems.

Job Duties

• Securing the safety of yourself and others
• Assisting fellow line-workers in meeting project objectives
• Readily joining storm restoration efforts in times of need
• Operating vehicles and equipment in a professional manner
• Continuing training to improve technical and leadership skills

Competencies

• Team‑Oriented
• Self‑Motivated
• Customer Service Focused
• Ethical and Honest
• Dutifully follows established Safety Rules and Company Policy

Physical Aspects

The physical demands described here are typical of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of their job in power line construction. While performing the duties of this job, team members are regularly required to talk or hear. The team member is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle and feel; and reach with hands and arms. The team member is frequently required to perform rigorous physical labor; sit; climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.); or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Team members frequently lift or move up to or in excess of 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, team members may frequently be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Team members are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Power line construction work is performed outside and is subject to diverse weather conditions.

General Expectations

• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment
• Able to operate heavy equipment used in power line construction
• Able to read/write and communicate effectively
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Will to work overtime when requested
• Will to work outside of the normal workschedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position

Functions to be Expected in Overhead Powerline Construction

• Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized de-energized overhead work
• Properly inspects rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Understands when to wear personal protective equipment
• Strings overhead wire
• Sets poles and anchors
• Assists with installing transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, cross-arms, 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
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor
• Understands proper use of company radio
• Understand basic rigging, handlines, and line man knottying
• Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools
• Capable of receiving and following directions
• 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 hookup of a single-phase transformer
• Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape
• Understand the basics concepts of equipment setup and grounding
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces
• Understands minimum approach distance
• Understands excavation and shoring requirements
• Capable of checking voltage on transformers
• Capable of installing and removing a service
• Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so
• Understand how and when to use Kellum grips
• Able to identify different types of materials used inline work
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabled

VA Approved Apprenticeship Program – G.I. Bill Benefits Available to Eligible Veterans

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team members may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.