Operator

Summary

The Operator position utilizes heavy equipment operation knowledge in the construction and maintenance of our nation’s Power Grid. You will assist your team in building, repairing, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drives and operates power tools and equipment for assigned department or division.
• Operates heavy equipment on job sites, such as, but not limited to backhoe, track hoe, front-end loader, skid steer, bulldozer, excavator; arm mower; heavy dump truck, motor grader, semi-tractor trailer, and rollers.
• Monitors gauges and other indicators during equipment operation for non-standard conditions.
• Drives and operates heavy equipment to precisely tear down and remove condemned structures.
• Operates heavy equipment around dangerous gas and power lines and other public services.
• Employee performs maintenance inspections on assigned equipment, notifies supervisor of equipment failures, and may assist with repairs. Wears safety equipment and clothing to protect self and others from bodily or property damage.
• Follow plans and instructions regarding projects.
• Willingness to learn new skills and abilities by participating in continuing education activities.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience

1. High school diploma or GED required.
2. One to two years of experience operating heavy equipment, preferably in powerline construction.
3. CDL class A license preferred; must acquire CDL beginners permit within 60 days.
4. Complete OSHA 10 hr Safety Training Program within 90 days.
5. Commitment to doing quality work while putting safety first.

Core Competencies

Attention to detail, conflict resolution, team building, mentoring and coaching, business acumen, ethical decision-making and leadership, global and cultural awareness, critical and creative thinking, time management, self-control, ability to adapt to constantly changing circumstances while maintaining a professional demeanor and corporate perspective, results oriented.

Working conditions/Physical Requirements/Travel

• Working Conditions

1. Work sites are outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions and possible confined space.
2. All worksite safety instructions are written and spoken in English; must be fluent in English.
3. Work includes prolonged and repeated: lifting (including overhead, up to 50lbs); standing; climbing; kneeling; reaching and feeling; crouching and crawling.
4. Work is performed within the “red zone” of heavy equipment.
5. Working safely requires quick/accurate hand-eye coordination and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

• Requirements

1. Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens.
2. Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify.
3. Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results.
4. A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.
5. Pre-employment medical fit-for-duty test; hold/obtain DOT medical card.
6. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as dictated by position.
7. With the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve in mind, all candidates who receive an offer of employment will be required to complete a COVID-19 risk assessment; your responses will help us determine an employment start date.

• Travel required . Ability to work on-call, irregular hours, and emergency response.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee Is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle; and fee; and reach with hands and arms.

Additional Duties

The above statements are typically assigned to employees in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of their duties and responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the job at any time.

Direct Reports/Reporting Structure

The position has no direct reports. The Operator reports to the Foreman.