Transmission Heavy Equipment Operator

Essential Functions

- Operates trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials and supplies.

- Operates trucks and construction or power equipment, such as mechanized broom, digger trucks, backhoe, man-lift, dump truck, snowplow, road grater, front-end loader, hydraulic excavators, skid steers.

- Knowledge of crane/boom signals, blocks and tackle, wire rope, synthetic rope and slings, safe working loads and proper rigging procedures.

- Knowledge of equipment mechanics and maintenance.

- Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized transmission work.

- Stringing overhead wire.

- Setting poles and anchors.

- Troubleshooting problems on transmission 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.

- Does all other related work as required to complete the job.

- Able to perform rigorous physical labor.

- Able to identify transmission primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.

- Must be familiar with induced voltage.

- Understands all concepts of grounding procedures.

- Understands proper use of phasing sticks.

- Able to obtain knowledge of bare hand work 44KV and 500KV.

- Understands the requirements for proper line clearances.

- Able to identify wire sizes.

- Proficient in all aspects of heavy lifting and rigging.

- Capable of safely setting a pole.

- Capable of operating wire tensioner equipment.

- Proficient in understanding and reading blueprints.

- Understands equipment set up and grounding.

- Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.

- Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks.

- Understands how to obtain a one shot on a recloser.

- Understands minimum approach distance.

- Understands flag and tag procedures.

- Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.

- Must be able to effectively conduct a pre-job or tailgate briefing.

- Able to properly inspect rubber goods, cover and PPE.

- Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.

Other Requirements

- 3-year minimum of field experience.

- Able to read and communicate effectively in English.

- Valid A Class CDL is Required.

- Crane Certification NCCCO/NCCER Required

- 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.

- Willing to work over-time when requested.

- Willingness to glove/work high voltage transmission lines.