Equipment Operator - Underground (AP)

The Underground Equipment Operator is an entry level position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical underground distribution systems.

Requirements

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized underground.
• Assists with installing underground transformers.
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order.
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Capable of receiving and following directions.
• Capable of learning basic knowledge of materials used.
• 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.
• 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.
• Understands how and when to use Kellum grips.
• Able to identify different types of materials used.
• Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution lines.

Benefits

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