Transmission Crane Operator

Job Details

Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work.

String overhead wire.

Set poles and anchors.

Assists with installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, cross arms, 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.

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 creating and using a hand line.

Understands how and when to use Kellum grips.

Able to identify different types of materials used in line work.

Willingness to glove/work high voltage transmission lines.

Maintains company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.

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.

Travel Required: Yes.

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