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Position Summary:
The Operator is responsible for safely operating commercial vehicles, heavy equipment, and specialized equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution and transmission systems. The Operator works as part of a line crew and provides equipment and ground support to Linemen, Foremen, and other field personnel. Primary responsibilities include operating digger derricks, bucket trucks, backhoes, skid steers, trenching equipment, loaders, and other applicable vehicles and equipment used to set poles and anchors, excavate, move materials, position equipment, and support electrical line construction. The Operator is responsible for performing required equipment inspections, maintaining equipment in safe operating condition, properly transporting materials and equipment, and following all company, customer, DOT, and applicable safety requirements. This position works at various project locations and may require extended travel or out-of-state assignments depending on customer and project demands.
Essential Functions
- Safely operate commercial vehicles and heavy equipment used in electrical distribution and transmission construction.
- Operate equipment appropriate to training, demonstrated competency, qualification, and authorization.
- Operate digger derricks and related equipment to excavate holes and assist with setting poles and anchors.
- Operate bucket trucks and aerial equipment within assigned qualifications and authorization.
- Operate backhoes, skid steers, loaders, trenchers, excavators, and other applicable construction equipment as assigned.
- Transport poles, transformers, equipment, materials, tools, and other supplies to and from project locations.
- Load, unload, secure, stage, and organize materials and equipment.
- Assist line crews with setting poles, anchors, and associated structures.
- Assist with excavation, trenching, backfilling, grading, and site preparation associated with electrical construction.
- Position equipment safely and effectively based on job-site conditions and crew requirements.
- Assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems from the ground within the employee's training and authorization.
- Provide ground support to Linemen and other crew members during construction, maintenance, and restoration activities.
- Assist with handling and staging conductors, crossarms, insulators, transformers, switches, hardware, and other line materials.
- Assist with rigging activities associated with poles, transformers, equipment, and materials within assigned qualifications.
- Maintain appropriate clearances from energized electrical lines and equipment while operating vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Follow the direction of Journeyman Linemen, Foremen, supervisors, and other qualified personnel while working around energized and de-energized electrical systems.
- Perform pre-trip, post-trip, and required daily inspections of commercial vehicles and equipment.
- Complete required vehicle, equipment, and inspection documentation.
- Identify and report equipment defects, damage, mechanical issues, or unsafe operating conditions.
- Ensure vehicles and equipment are maintained in clean, safe, and serviceable condition.
- Perform basic equipment maintenance and preventive-maintenance activities within assigned responsibilities.
- Ensure loads are properly positioned and secured prior to transportation.
- Comply with applicable DOT requirements when operating commercial motor vehicles.
- Maintain required Driver's License and CDL qualifications.
- Maintain accurate vehicle, equipment, mileage, inspection, and other required records.
- Assist with traffic control and work-zone setup when required.
- Assist with job-site setup and cleanup.
- Participate in job briefings, tailboard meetings, safety meetings, training, and other required activities.
- Identify job-site hazards and apply appropriate controls and PPE.
- Communicate equipment conditions, hazards, and operational concerns to appropriate crew leadership.
- Respond to emergency and storm-restoration assignments as required.
- Work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency situations.
- Travel to various project locations, including extended and out-of-state assignments, when required.
- Maintain regular and timely attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Equipment Operation Responsibilities
Digger Derrick Operations – Safely operate digger derricks to excavate holes and assist with setting, positioning, and handling poles, anchors, and other applicable equipment.
Commercial Vehicle Operations – Safely operate CDL-required vehicles used to transport crews, equipment, poles, materials, and supplies to project locations.
Heavy Equipment Operations – Operate backhoes, skid steers, loaders, trenchers, excavators, and other construction equipment appropriate to the employee's training and authorization.
Material Handling – Load, unload, transport, stage, and secure poles, transformers, conductors, tools, materials, and other line construction equipment.
Ground Support – Provide ground-level assistance to Linemen and line crews during overhead and underground construction, maintenance, and restoration activities.
Equipment Inspection – Conduct required pre-use, pre-trip, post-trip, and daily inspections and report unsafe or damaged equipment.
Equipment Maintenance – Maintain assigned vehicles and equipment in clean and safe operating condition and assist with basic preventive maintenance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge
- Heavy equipment operation.
- Commercial vehicle operation.
- Basic electrical distribution and transmission construction.
- Overhead and underground utility construction.
- Pole-setting and anchoring operations.
- Excavation and trenching.
- Basic rigging and material-handling practices.
- Vehicle and equipment inspection requirements.
- Basic preventive maintenance.
- Load securement.
- Applicable DOT requirements.
- Work-zone and job-site safety.
- Electrical hazard awareness.
- Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) procedures and guidelines.
- Company policies, practices, and procedures.
Skills
- Safe operation of commercial vehicles.
- Safe operation of applicable heavy construction equipment.
- Digger derrick operation.
- Backhoe, skid steer, loader, trencher, or similar equipment operation.
- Equipment inspection.
- Material handling and load securement.
- Basic equipment troubleshooting.
- Basic mechanical aptitude.
- Basic rigging.
- Ground support for line construction.
- Clear verbal communication.
- Organization and time management.
- Hazard recognition.
- Attention to safety and detail.
Abilities
- Safely operate assigned commercial vehicles and heavy equipment.
- Maintain control of equipment while working around personnel, utilities, structures, traffic, and other hazards.
- Maintain required clearances when operating equipment around energized electrical systems.
- Follow hand signals and verbal instructions from Linemen, Foremen, spotters, and other designated personnel.
- Recognize unsafe operating conditions and stop work when necessary.
- Perform required equipment inspections and accurately document findings.
- Identify mechanical problems and appropriately report or escalate equipment concerns.
- Work effectively as part of a line crew.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, customers, and other personnel.
- Follow established company, customer, DOT, and safety procedures.
- Respond to emergency and storm-restoration assignments.
- Work flexible and extended schedules.
- Travel for extended periods as required.
Physical Demands
- Ability to sit and operate vehicles and heavy equipment for extended periods.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb, and move throughout the workday.
- Enter and exit commercial vehicles and heavy equipment repeatedly.
- Climb onto and around vehicles and equipment to perform inspections and assigned work.
- Grasp and manipulate controls, tools, chains, rigging equipment, and construction materials.
- Perform physically demanding work for extended periods.
- Work outdoors in extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and ice.
- Work around traffic, moving equipment, fumes, odors, dust, noise, and construction activities.
- Work in potentially hazardous electrical, industrial, and construction environments.