The Heavy Equipment Operator is an entry level position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical transmission systems.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
- Willingness to glove/work high voltage transmission lines.
- Does all other related work as required to complete the job.