Truck Driver - Transmission (GTC)

About the role

The Truck Driver Transmission position is an entry-level role in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical transmission systems. This position involves work at various locations and may require occasional travel to another state based on customer demands.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized transmission systems.
• String overhead wire, set poles and anchors, install transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches, and switchgear.
• Assist with replacing fuses in transformers and clearing faulted circuits and systems.
• Work safely with energized high voltage systems, requiring skill and care to protect lives.
• 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.
• Understands proper use of company radio.
• Understands operation of heavy equipment.
• Understands basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying.
• Understands the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Capable of receiving and following directions.
• Capable of learning basic knowledge of materials used in line work.
• Possesses a 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.
• Understands the basic concepts of equipment setup and grounding.
• Able to work at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Understands minimum approach distance.
• Able to check voltage on transformers.
• Understands flag and tag procedures.
• Able to install and remove a service.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Understands when to wear personal protective equipment.
• Able to make up and use a hand line.
• Understands 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, when required.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Must have a valid Commercial Driver's License.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Willing to work over-time when requested.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Self-motivated.
• Team-oriented.
• Customer-oriented.
• Able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

About Pike

Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair, and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country and continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower, and equipment needed to perform any job. Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service.