Heavy Equipment Operator - Power Transmission

Pike Electric, Inc.; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking an entry level Heavy Equipment Operator to support construction, maintenance and repair of electrical transmission systems. The role involves working at various locations and may require travel to another state based on customer demands.

Essential duties include installing transformers and related components, stringing overhead wire, setting poles, and assisting with equipment operation and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of minimum experience.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
• Stringing overhead wire.
• 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 receiving and following directions.
• Capable of learning basic knowledge of materials used in line work.

Job description

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking an entry level Heavy Equipment Operator to support construction, maintenance and repair of electrical transmission systems. The role involves working at various locations and may require travel to another state based on customer demands.

Essential duties include installing transformers and related components, stringing overhead wire, setting poles, and assisting with equipment operation and safety procedures.