Substation Field Operator: Heavy Equipment & Travel

Pike Electric, Inc. in; Milton (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking an entry-level Substation Equipment Operator to support construction, maintenance, and repair of electric substations. You will work with various heavy equipment and read blueprints to complete assignments, with a strong safety focus.

This role requires travel to other states, readiness for overtime, and the ability to lift heavy loads. You will be responsible for maintaining company vehicles and following safety rules in outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Able to read and understand simple blueprints, maps, and diagrams.
• Able to identify energized high and low voltage lines.
• Basic knowledge in electricity.
• Knowledge of safety hazards inherent in working near energized lines and equipment.
• Must supply own personal hand tools required by the company for this work.
• Must supply own safety toed work boots.
• Must be capable of lifting in excess of 50 lbs
• Capable of obtaining a Commercial Drivers’ License.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Willing to work over-time or long hours during emergency conditions and/or when requested.
• 90% Travel Required and travel to other states is required.

Responsibilities

• Work safely while performing construction, maintenance and/or repair work of electric substation systems.
• Assist in the transporting, installation, and/or removal of substation structures, equipment, and hardware, electrical conductors, wire, and cable.
• Capable of operating various types of heavy equipment: bucket, derrick and boom trucks; backhoes, excavators and skid steer loaders; articulating man-lifts; pressure diggers; trenchers; track crawler loader/backhoe; rough terrain telescopic forklifts.
• Read and interpret profile, blueprints, maps, or other written instructions for completion of assigned tasks.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Responsible for maintaining company vehicles in good working condition.

Skills

Read blueprints

Electrical knowledge

CDL

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Travel willingness

Voltage identification

Job description

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking an entry-level Substation Equipment Operator to support construction, maintenance, and repair of electric substations. You will work with various heavy equipment and read blueprints to complete assignments, with a strong safety focus.

This role requires travel to other states, readiness for overtime, and the ability to lift heavy loads. You will be responsible for maintaining company vehicles and following safety rules in outdoor environments.