Overhead Transmission Line Operator — Travel-Ready

Pike Corporation; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GI Bill Benefits

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC in Odessa, Texas is seeking an entry-level Heavy Equipment Operator to support construction, maintenance and repair of electrical transmission systems. This position may travel to another state depending on customer demands.

The role involves safe operation around energized lines, stringing overhead wire, setting poles, and assisting with transformers and switches, requiring physical effort and outdoor work in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of minimum experience.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform work on energized and de-energized overhead lines.
• String overhead wire.
• Set poles and anchors.
• Assist with installing transformers, arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
• Assist in replacing fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits.

Skills

Overhead line stringing

Minimum approach distance

English communication

Travel flexibility

Job description

Pike Electric, LLC in Odessa, Texas is seeking an entry-level Heavy Equipment Operator to support construction, maintenance and repair of electrical transmission systems. This position may travel to another state depending on customer demands.

The role involves safe operation around energized lines, stringing overhead wire, setting poles, and assisting with transformers and switches, requiring physical effort and outdoor work in varied weather conditions.