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