Equipment Operator

Equipment OperatorJohnson City, TX, US, 78636 PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION: PEC Haley Road Offices - 300 Haley Road, Johnson City, TX 78636 $33.50 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits Midpoint of pay range: $41.88 *Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.Position Summary: This position is responsible for maintaining and operating equipment for utility project completion.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Operate, maintain and service equipment and vehicles as assignedTransport equipment and material to and from job sitesUtilize proper equipment to perform duties such as pole-setting, hole-digging, tree-trimming and clearing rights of wayAssist line crews with the construction, maintenance and servicing of lines, poles, and cross-armsLoad and unload materialsEnter data into electronic systemsMaintain hour and travel logsStay abreast of advances in technologyContact various water departments, gas companies for location of linesMeet Digg Tess Contact membersManage the work for digging operationsOperate PEC vehicle(s) for business purposes in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local law and PEC policies and proceduresMaintain driver eligibility through appropriate valid Texas Driver's License and driving record in accordance with PEC policyMaintain the security of confidential informationStay abreast of changes in technologyDemonstrate regular and prompt attendancePerforms other related duties as necessary or assignedSupervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities: May be asked to be the leader of digging operations and supervise an assistantKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing informationKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer serviceSkilled in time managementSkilled in prioritizing and managing changing prioritiesAbility to communicate effectively verbally and in writingAbility to listen and understand information verbally and in writingAbility to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problemsMinimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience): High School Diploma Three years of heavy equipment training and related work experience Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and Motor Vehicle Report that comply with PEC policyPhysical Demands and Work Environment: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 100 pounds The employee may be required to travel The employee may be required to participate in emergency restoration and call-out duty The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including wet and/or humid conditions, dust and dirt The noise level in the work environment is usually loud Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.Position Open Until Filled Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.