Equipment Operator - Transmission (Dominion)

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

Requirements

• 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
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor
• Understands proper use of company radio
• Understands 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
• Capable of learning basic knowledge of materials used in line work
• Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in line work
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
• Must be familiar with induced voltage
• Capable of assisting with the installation and hook up of a single phase transformer
• Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape
• Understands the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces
• Understands minimum approach distance
• Capable of checking voltage on transformers
• Understands flag and tag procedures
• Capable of installing and removing a service
• Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods and PPE
• Understands when to wear personnel protective equipment
• Capable of making up and using a hand line
• Understands how and when to use Kellum grips
• Able to identify different types of materials used in line work

Benefits

• VA Approved Apprenticeship Program
• GI Bill Benefits Available to Eligible Veterans
• Non-union Company