Transmission Operator

Bianchi Electric; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Energy Erectors, Inc. (EEI) is seeking a Transmission Operator to operate heavy jobsite equipment and support transmission construction projects.

The role involves performing safe operations, maintenance checks, and assisting with digging around utilities in various locations. The position requires a high school diploma, 2 years of experience, a valid driver’s license, and preferred OSHA 10 and crane certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• Current and valid crane certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate jobsite equipment safely, such as cranes, bulldozers, loaders, excavators, and other construction equipment.
• Work safely while performing construction, maintenance or repair on energized or de-energized lines.
• Conduct service, safety checks, and minor repairs on machines; check oil and fluids.
• Inspect work area to ensure proper staking/locating before digging.
• Assist laborers or maintenance crew when not operating equipment.
• Dig around live utilities, both underground and overhead.
• Train or oversee lower graded operators and laborers when needed.
• Comply with safety standards per MasTec or customer requirements.
• Load trucks safely and efficiently.
• Suggest improvements to operations to reduce turnaround times and improve service quality.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Crane certification

Job description

Company Summary

Energy Erectors, Inc. (EEI) tackles terrain, technology, and timelines to construct transmission line projects up to 500 kV and has over 30 years of experience building substations and switchyards. With integrated in-house construction, engineering, procurement, and commissioning capabilities, Energy Erectors has the experience and resources to deliver world-class solutions to complex power transmission and distribution projects. Areas of expertise include GIS and VAR compensators. EEI’s mission is to safely deliver the highest quality work, exceed client expectations, and relentlessly maintain a reputation for integrity.

Energy Erectors is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We're always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

Energy Erectors is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. EEI is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

Job Summary

The Transmission Operator is responsible for operating all necessary machines required to assist Transmission work for customers. This position supports the need of team and works with personnel within the department.

Responsibilities

• Operate jobsite equipment safely, such mobile cranes, bulldozers, angle dozers, front end loaders, backhoes, excavators, track hoe, trenchers, digger-derricks, or other construction equipment.
• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized work.
• Perform service, safety checks, and minor repairs on machines, check oil and fluids.
• Inspect work area to ensure it has been staked/located prior to digging.
• Work with maintenance crew or assist as laborer when not operating equipment.
• Dig around all live utilities, both underground and overhead.
• Train, guide, or oversee work of lower graded operators and laborers when needed.
• Comply with proper safety standards/procedures and work practices according to MasTec or the customer, whichever standard is higher.
• Load trucks in a safe and accident-free manner.
• Work to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively to provide quality seamless customer service with quality timeliness.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• OSHA 10 Certification preferred
• Current and valid crane certification preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Benefits

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.