Operators - OH

Chain Electric Co Inc; Lockport (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain Electric Company in Louisiana is seeking an equipment operator to support electrical distribution work under the Foreman. The role involves operating heavy equipment, loading materials, and assisting the crew to prepare for tasks.

You will adhere to safety practices, maintain equipment, and keep work areas clean while coordinating with team members to ensure efficient progress on job sites in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months’ experience in related field.
• Able to work irregular hours, weekends and holidays.
• Possess a valid CDL-B license.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment.
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs.
• Excellent communication with team.
• Assist with maintenance of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety rules and report unsafe conditions.
• Safely drive and operate company vehicles and equipment.
• Prepare tools and assist crew members.
• Load/unload materials and identify building materials.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Control traffic near work zones.
• Shovel work.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Team player

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Maintenance assistance

Education

CDL-B license

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

The operator operates equipment and performs work associated with electrical distribution systems as directed by Foreman.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

All Operators will be expected to perform the following functions:

• Comply with safety practices, rules, and regulations while performing job duties and follow company procedure in reporting unsafe conditions or practices.
• Safely drive and operate company vehicles, digger derrick, backhoes, boom and pole trucks, fork lift, and safely operate power tools.
• Facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
• Verify proper grounding of truck.
• Assist in performing maintenance as needed.
• Assist with washing and maintaining equipment in proper working order.
• Assist with cleaning protective equipment (hot sticks and rubber goods) and keep PPE in good condition.
• Be in close proximity of work area to anticipate the needs of the crew, prepare tools and operate equipment for crew members for the particular work being performed.
• Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools.
• Assist in the make ready process for the job task, frame poles on the ground, dig pole holes, set poles or pull wire.
• Keep work areas clean and organized. Pick up scrap wire, discarded materials, etc.
• Safely control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
• Keep unauthorized people away from work area.
• Shovel work
• Work as a team and fulfill any and all other duties and tasks as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 6 month’s experience in related field
• Available to work irregular hours, weekends and holidays, as needed
• Possess at minimim a valid CDL-B license
• Ability to operateheavy equipment
• Ability to handle physically demanding construction duties in harsh weather conditions
• Ability to lift aminimum of 50 lbs
• Ability to communicatewell with others
• Ability to assist with maintenance of equipment, as needed

Desired Skills and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED

Chain Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age (40 and above), religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status where otherwise qualified.