Equipment Operator - Transmission

About the role

The Transmission Equipment Operator is an entry level position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical transmission systems. This position works at various locations. The position may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands.

Responsibilities

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.
• Stringing overhead wire.
• Setting poles and anchors.
• Assists with installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switchgear.
• Assists in replacing fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and 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.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Able to understand proper use of company radio.
• Able to operate heavy equipment.
• Able to understand basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying.
• Able to understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Able to receive and follow directions.
• Able to learn basic knowledge of materials used in line work.
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Familiar with induced voltage.
• Able to assist with the installation and hook up of a single phase transformer.
• Able to perform basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Able to understand the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding.
• Able to install and remove a service.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Able to work over-time when requested.
• Able to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment.
• A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.
• 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.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Able to work over-time when requested.
• Able to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

Qualifications

• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Familiar with induced voltage.
• Able to assist with the installation and hook up of a single phase transformer.
• Able to perform basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Able to understand the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding.
• Able to install and remove a service.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Able to work over-time when requested.
• Able to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

Skills

• Self-Motivated.
• Team-Oriented.
• Customer Oriented.
• Follows Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled VA Approved Apprenticeship Program – GI Bill Benefits Available to Eligible Veterans

Pay

Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Variable schedule to accommodate job requirements.

About Us

Pike Electric, LLC is a Non-union Company

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

About Us Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job.

“Essential” is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them. Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.