Transmission Heavy Equipment Operator

Electra Grid Solutions; Basom (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Electra Grid Solutions is seeking a dedicated Transmission Heavy Equipment Operator. The role involves operating various trucks and power equipment, ensuring safety while performing critical tasks related to energized and de-energized transmission work. The ideal candidate will have the required certifications and a strong commitment to workplace safety in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum of field experience required.
• Able to communicate effectively in English.
• Must be able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy trucks and construction equipment safely.
• Maintains vehicles, tools, and equipment in working order.
• Troubleshoots problems on transmission systems.

Skills

Equipment operation

Heavy lifting

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Education

Crane Certification NCCCO/NCCER

Valid A Class CDL

Job description

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• Operates trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials and supplies.
• Operates trucks and construction or power equipment, such as mechanized broom, digger trucks, backhoe, man-lift, dump truck, snowplow, road grater, front-end loader, hydraulic excavators, skid steers.
• Knowledge of crane/boom signals, blocks and tackle, wire rope, synthetic rope and slings, safe working loads and proper rigging procedures.
• Knowledge of equipment mechanics and maintenance.
• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized transmission work.
• Setting poles and anchors.
• Troubleshooting problems on transmission systems.
• Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Able to identify transmission primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Understands all concepts of grounding procedures.
• Understands proper use of phasing sticks.
• Able to obtain knowledge of bare hand work 44KV and 500KV.
• Understands the requirements for proper line clearances.
• Able to identify wire sizes.
• Proficient in all aspects of heavy lifting and rigging.
• Capable of safely setting a pole.
• Capable of operating wire tensioner equipment.
• Proficient in understanding and reading blueprints.
• Understands equipment set up and grounding.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• Understands how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.
• Understands flag and tag procedures.
• Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Must be able to effectively conduct a pre-job or tailgate briefing.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods, cover and PPE.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Operates trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials and supplies.
• Operates trucks and construction or power equipment, such as mechanized broom, digger trucks, backhoe, man-lift, dump truck, snowplow, road grater, front-end loader, hydraulic excavators, skid steers.
• Knowledge of crane/boom signals, blocks and tackle, wire rope, synthetic rope and slings, safe working loads and proper rigging procedures.
• Knowledge of equipment mechanics and maintenance.
• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized transmission work.
• Stringing overhead wire.
• Setting poles and anchors.
• Troubleshooting problems on transmission systems.
• Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Able to identify transmission primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Understands all concepts of grounding procedures.
• Understands proper use of phasing sticks.
• Able to obtain knowledge of bare hand work 44KV and 500KV.
• Understands the requirements for proper line clearances.
• Able to identify wire sizes.
• Proficient in all aspects of heavy lifting and rigging.
• Capable of safely setting a pole.
• Capable of operating wire tensioner equipment.
• Proficient in understanding and reading blueprints.
• Understands equipment set up and grounding.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.
• Understands how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.
• Understands minimum approach distance.
• Understands flag and tag procedures.
• Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Must be able to effectively conduct a pre-job or tailgate briefing.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods, cover and PPE.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
  
  

Other Requirements

• 3-year minimum of field experience.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Valid A Class CDL is Required.
• Crane Certification NCCCO/NCCER Required
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Willing to work over-time when requested.
• Willingness to glove/work high voltage transmission lines.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Construction

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