Field Equipment Operator: Transmission Stringing

Infravision; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Infravision is seeking a hands-on Utility Equipment Operator to operate, transport, set up, and support our smart tension puller and related systems used in pre-stringing operations. This field-based role requires safe operation, strong field logistics, and the ability to travel to project sites.

You will work with field, safety, engineering, and customer teams to ensure equipment readiness, documentation, and compliant deployments across diverse environments, including remote and on-site

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training or certification in equipment operation, heavy equipment, mechanical or electrical systems preferred.
• Experience operating, transporting, setting up, maintaining, or supporting field-based equipment.
• Experience with transmission stringing equipment, tensioners, pullers, generators, power distribution units, or similar field equipment preferred.
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, power, communication, and equipment systems used in field operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate Infravision’s smart tension puller and related transmission stringing systems in support of pre-stringing operations, customer projects, demonstrations, and deployments.
• Transport, load, unload, set up, operate, and break down equipment safely and efficiently at project sites.
• Perform pre-trip, post-trip, pre-operation, and post-operation inspections of equipment, vehicles, systems, and components.
• Monitor system functionality before and during deployment, including power, cooling, communication, mechanical, and operational systems.
• Coordinate equipment transport, setup, deployment, and scheduling with internal teams, contractors, project managers, field crews, and external stakeholders.
• Support onsite configuration, inventory checks, equipment readiness, and project-specific setup needs.
• Troubleshoot operational issues related to generators, batteries, communication equipment, mechanical components, and power distribution systems.
• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs to help prevent equipment downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of transport logs, setup details, equipment inspections, maintenance activities, repairs, incidents, and project updates.
• Support safety and compliance requirements by conducting equipment checks, following company procedures, using PPE, and supporting safe work execution.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with field teams, technical support, contractors, project managers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Work outdoors in field-based environments, including construction sites, remote locations, urban project sites, rugged terrain, and challenging weather conditions.
• Travel as required and support flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, extended hours, or on-call needs when required.
• Support other field, operational, safety, documentation, logistics, equipment, and startup needs as assigned.

Skills

Safety mindset

Communication

Problem solving

Field operations

CDL A license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in equipment operation

Tools

Stringing equipment

Tensioners/ Pullers

Generators

Power distribution units

Job description

Infravision is seeking a hands-on Utility Equipment Operator to operate, transport, set up, and support our smart tension puller and related systems used in pre-stringing operations. This field-based role requires safe operation, strong field logistics, and the ability to travel to project sites.

You will work with field, safety, engineering, and customer teams to ensure equipment readiness, documentation, and compliant deployments across diverse environments, including remote and on-site