HEAVY EQUIP OP - TR -

About the role

The heavy equipment operator operates a variety of contractor equipment and trucks used in the construction, maintenance and repair activities and perform a variety of semiskilled tasks on the transmission systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate both stationary or traveling cranes to position, move, and lift loads such as bulk materials, products, equipment, and machinery.
• Hoisting attachments such as buckets, hooks, and slings will be used.
• Operate trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials and supplies.
• Comply with safety practices, rules, and regulations while performing job duties and follow company procedure in reporting unsafe conditions or practices.
• Safely drive and operate company vehicles, digger derrick, backhoes, boom and pole trucks, fork lift, and safely operate power tools.
• Facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
• Verify proper grounding of truck.
• Assist in performing maintenance as needed.
• Assist with washing and maintaining equipment in proper working order.
• Assist with cleaning protective equipment (hot sticks and rubber goods) and keep PPE in good condition.
• Be in close proximity of work area to anticipate the needs of the crew, prepare tools and operate equipment for crew members for the particular work being performed.
• Assist in the make ready process for the job task, frame poles on the ground, dig pole holes, set poles or pull wire.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Pick up scrap wire, discarded materials, etc.
• Work as a team and fulfill any and all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High School graduate or GED preferred.
• Experience: 18 months as an Operator
• Certificates & Licenses: Possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License - Class A; Pass and maintain DOT Medical Certification; Certified Crane Operator license
• Other Requirements: Pass a drug screen; A good driving record; Handle physically demanding construction duties in harsh weather conditions; Travel and willingness to work away from home for extended periods of time; Available to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays as needed