Truck Driver - Transmission (GP)

About the role

An entry-level position in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical transmission systems. This role works at various locations and may require travel to other states based on customer demands.

Responsibilities

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work on energized and de-energized transmission systems.
• String overhead wire and set poles and anchors.
• Assist with installing transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
• Assist in replacing fuses in transformers and clearing faulted circuits and systems.
• Work with energized high-voltage systems, ensuring safety for yourself and others.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Perform all other related work as required to complete the job.

Requirements

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Understand proper use of company radio and operation of heavy equipment.
• Understand basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying.
• Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Capable of receiving and following directions.
• Possess or capable of learning basic knowledge of materials used in line work.
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit and understand induced voltage.
• Capable of assisting with the installation and hook-up of a single-phase transformer.
• Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Understand basic concepts of equipment set-up and grounding.
• Capable of working at heights and/or in confined spaces.
• Understand minimum approach distance and flag and tag procedures.
• Capable of checking voltage on transformers and installing/removing a service.
• Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods and PPE, and understand when to wear personnel protective equipment.
• Capable of making up and using a hand line, and understand how and when to use Kellum grips.
• Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice and work extended periods in various locations.
• Must have a valid Commercial Driver’s License.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Willing to work overtime when requested.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, and feel, and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

• Frequently exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration.
• Occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites.
• Noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
• Performed in outside weather conditions.

Skills

• Self-motivated.
• Team-oriented.
• Customer-oriented.
• Able to follow company safety rules and policies.