Heavy Equipment Operator - Distribution Services

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative; Anadarko (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Farmers Electric Cooperative is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to support the construction and maintenance of electric transmission and distribution systems in Oklahoma. You will load, transport, and position heavy equipment and materials, perform routine maintenance, and work under supervision to ensure safety and reliability.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED with extensive experience operating large equipment, a valid CDL Class A, and the ability to work in

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and 6+ years of heavy equipment experience.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations for heavy loads and transport.
• Operate long haul tractors, dozers, and backhoes; ensure safe loads.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment including tractors, dozers, and backhoes.
• Load, secure, transport, and unload equipment and materials safely.
• Maintain records and assist other operators as needed.
• Work near high voltage and in adverse weather following safety guidelines.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Load securing

Safety compliance

Reading maps/blueprints

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL Class A

Crane certification (preferred)

Job description

SUMMARY:

Under the close supervision of the Distribution Services Superintendent, the Heavy Equipment Operator operates heavy equipment and vehicles used in the construction, maintenance, and/or operation of electric transmission and distribution systems. The incumbent loads, secures, transports, and off-loads heavy transmission equipment and materials to meet system needs. The Heavy Equipment Operator is also responsible for the proper transport of equipment, devices, and material to and from various work locations and for the upkeep and maintenance of all related equipment and vehicles. The incumbent may assist the Lead Equipment Coordinator on jobs requiring more than one operator and may assist other Equipment Operators or Light Equipment Operators perform their duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following, other duties may be assigned. Operates and maintains assigned equipment including, long haul road tractors, dozers, and backhoes. Loads, secures, transports, and off-loads various types of equipment and materials, such as oversize transformers, oil circuit breakers, and poles, in a safe, reliable manner. Applies safety guidelines while moving equipment and material, some of which is very heavy, and at times works near high voltage and in adverse weather conditions. Riggs secure loads to be transported so that the load is stable and safe. Knows the location of stations and lines on the transmission and distribution system to ensure timely delivery of equipment. Maintains accurate and current records and reports as related to job responsibilities. Ensures that all equipment and tools are maintained in a clean and safe operating condition. Performs skilled operation of equipment related to the construction and maintenance of electric utility transmission and substations.

COMPETENCIES:

• Quantity: Meets productivity goals; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; Uses paid leave within policy requirements; Informs supervisor about necessary absences in a timely manner.
• Dependability: Follows instructions and responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Oral Communication: Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
• Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Planning/Organizing: Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives.
• Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments to customers.
• Cost Consciousness: Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and Experience: Requires a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of six years of directly related experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment of which at least three years must be in transporting large equipment and materials. In addition, the incumbent must possess knowledge of current state and federal laws, bridge laws, load limits, and other requirements on to the transportation of heavy loads. Knowledge of applicable Department of Transportation regulations on transportation of heavy equipment required. Knowledge of proper rigging techniques to secure heavy loads required.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to understand maps, blueprints, and other construction documents. Ability to speak effectively with other employees.
• Math Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills: Ability to use a personal computer to access the intranet and Microsoft Office software as required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must maintain a current State of Oklahoma Class A Commercial Driver's License and be a qualified driver per the rules and regulations of the D.O.T. requirements. This job also requires a crane certification and Oklahoma Pesticide Applicators Certification which must be received within two (2) years of employment.

WORK SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:

Must live within a thirty-mile radius of specified base work location. The work schedule may include extensive unscheduled overtime, holidays, and weekends. Extensive overnight travel is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying of weights equal to 50 pounds or more; climbing ladders and stairs and working on elevated platforms or scaffolding. Requires walking and/or standing for extended periods. Requires sitting for extended periods of time of which a large percentage may be riding in a motor vehicle. Requires kneeling, crawling, bending, or twisting while lifting arms above shoulders and stooping for extended periods of time, in order to accomplish duties while grasping, pulling or pushing objects or manipulating tools. Requires vision within normal range. Corrective lens are permitted. Requires hearing within normal range. Hearing aids are permitted. Requires successful completion of DOT physical and certification requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires working in varying weather conditions and temperature extremes outside and inside with extreme ranges of humidity and dryness. Requires working in area of intermittent high noise and vibration levels. Requires working near high voltage electricity. Requires working at night, inside or outside in all weather conditions. Requires working in varying environmental locations outside from dry and cultivated fields to wooded and diverse areas of undergrowth. Noise levels vary from quiet to high levels based on activities at the time. In accordance with WFEC Administrative Procedure 805-Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace this position is classified as "safety sensitive".

MUST MEET ALL PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WFEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER AND

TAKES AFFIRMATIVE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND PROTECTED VETERANS