Operator 1

Stansell Electric Company; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Short- and long-term disability

401(k)

Job summary

Stansell Electric Company, Inc. in Nashville, TN, is seeking an Operator I to assist in installation, alteration, addition, and repair of electrical systems on various projects. You will work under supervision, operate backhoes and other machinery, and follow safety guidelines.

Apprentices enrolled in ABC or factory programs with up to 2,000 hours are encouraged to apply. We emphasize Injury-Free safety, quality workmanship, and a strong team culture in the Southeast.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in qualified (ABC or factory) classes with 0–2,000 hours of on-the-job experience.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks and operate construction equipment safely.
• Possesses good hearing/vision and adheres to PPE and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in securing, relocating and organizing materials and equipment.
• Maintain clean work area; dispose of scrap and excess materials.
• Assist in pulling wire, lifting, shoveling, raking, hoisting and positioning materials.
• May operate basic tools and equipment under supervision.
• Digs trenches and assists with electrical installations under supervision.

Skills

Equipment operation

PPE compliance

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

Electrical apprenticeship program

Tools

Backhoe

Skid Steer

Mini Excavator

Job description

Since 1940, Stansell Electric Company, Inc. has been a leading provider of quality electrical contracting and related services. Today, Stansell Electric continues as a family-owned company with second and third generations carrying the legacy. The core values of the company: Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Enjoyment, Care for Employees, Honesty, and Investing in Resources; are the ultimate legacy established over 80 years ago and carried on by the amazing team today.

How Stansell Makes a Difference

By Growing our People, Serving our Customers, and Building our Communities, we stand out as the leading multi-disciplined electrical contractor and systems integrator in the Southeast. Stansell Electric provides turnkey solutions in the Transportation (Lighting, Signalization, ITS, Navigation), Industrial (Water, Wastewater, Manufacturing/Warehouse, Power), Commercial (High-rise, High-end complexes), and Infrastructure (Duct bank, Substation) markets.

We take pride in our unwavering commitment to Injury Free, Best Tradespeople, and Quality; while building relationships with Owners, Contractors, Architects, Engineers, and other Subcontractors. We have a strong people-first culture, a record-setting safety record, and we leverage technology to enhance the effectiveness of project.

About the role

• The Operator 1 works out of Stansell Electric’s Nashville office, assisting in all aspects of in the installation, alteration, addition, and/or repair of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment on any type project. The Operator I must be is an equipment apprentice who is enrolled in qualified (ABC or factory) classes and has between Zero and 2,000 hours of actual on-the-job experience commensurate to the satisfactory completion of position’s primary duties and responsibilities.Advancement opportunities are available by advancing to more senior positions or through transfer to skilled trades.
• Able to operate a backhoe, skid steer, mini ex, saw, evacuator, and/or trencher/rock wheel, etc.
• Understand and operate equipment within the capability, limitations, and functionality of the machine.
• Know and follow the inspection of routine maintenance of the equipmen

What you'll do

• Helps in securing, relocating and organizing materials, small tools, and equipment from and back to appropriate storage areas.
• Keeps work area and equipment clean by collecting and disposing of scrap, excess materials, and refuse.
• Keeps equipment, tools and material clean and organized.
• Assists in pulling wire, lifting, shoveling, raking, hoisting, and positioning materials.
• May operate less complicated hand tools and equipment under direct supervision of a foreman or senior operator.
• Digs trenches by use of hand tools and equipment.
• Assists in mounting strapping, placing and burying conduit.
• Assists more senior personnel in less complicated electrical installations, connections, and terminations under close supervision.
• Performs other project related duties and assignments as instructed by supervisor.
• Meets attendance standards and complies with late/absence notification procedures.
• DOES NOT WORK ON ENERGIZED CIRCUITS OR EQUIPMENT.
• Helps keep equipment maintained daily.
• Performs all tasks in a timely manner.
• Understand and follow jobsite directions and instructions, both written and verbal.
• Comprehends and abides by Stansell Electric customer policies, procedures, and safety guidelines. Reports all violations to immediate supervisor.
• Understand/Perform other project related duties and assignments as instructed by supervision.
• Read and interpret maps and instructional manuals.

Qualifications

• Wearing personal tool belt at all times on the job. The waist tool belt as worn weighs approximately 30 pounds with tool pouch, tools, and nail bags.
• Completing a full day’s assignments involving one or more of the following; bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, reaching over head, and repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.
• Digging trenches and excavations, either by use of hand tools or power equipment.
• Operating two handed tools/equipment such as cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, and jack hammers.
• Transitioning from employee parking area or street into construction work areas and to access all levels of the building, even if the only means of access is by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction, but acceptable for use.
• Wearing all personal protective equipment at all times as required by the specific task; eye and face protection, steel toe leather work boots, hand protection, head protection, respirator, arc flash protection, etc.
• Operating company vehicles with manual or automatic transmission.
• Working a 40 hour work week, with overtime and off-hour shifts as required.
• Possession of good hearing & vision, normal or corrected.
• Positive identification of wiring colors.
• Apply the Injury Free expectations to the equipment being operated.
• Able to select the right equipment for various tasks and conditions.
• Able to assess site conditions to properly set up a job.
• Demonstrates the lifting and rigging requirements for entry level equipment.
• Health Savings Account
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k)

As a Federal Contractor, it is the policy of Stansell Electric Company to assure that applicants are employed, and that applicants are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

An Equal Opportunity Employer / Minorities & females encouraged to apply.

TN Drug Free Workplace conducting pre-employment, post-accident and random drug screening.