Equipment Operator - Overhead ( Excelsior EMC - Metter, GA

Job Description

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Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

The Equipment 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.

• Securing the safety of yourself and others
• Assisting fellow line-workers in meeting project objectives
• Readily joining storm restoration efforts in time of need
• Operating vehicles and equipment in a professional manner
• Continuing training to improve technical and leadership skills

• Team-Oriented
• Self-Motivated
• Customer Service Focused
• Ethical and Honest
• Dutifully follows established Safety Rules and Company Policies

Physical demands described here include speaking/hearing, standing, walking, using hand to finger, handling, reaching, climbing structures, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and moving weights up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Team members may be frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. They may also be exposed to extreme weather conditions. Work is performed outside and noise levels can be loud.

High School/GED

• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License permit within 60 days of employment
• Able to operate heavy equipment used in powerline construction
• Able to read/write and communicate effectively
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Willing to work overtime when requested
• Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position

• Work safety with performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work
• Properly inspect rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Understand when to wear personal protective equipment
• String overhead wire
• Set poles and anchors
• Assist with installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, cross-arms, insulators, switches and switch gear
• Assist in replacing fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems
• Frequently work with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor
• Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools
• Capable of receiving and following directions
• 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
• Understand the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces
• Understand minimum approach distance
• Understand excavation and shoring requirements
• Capable of checking voltage on transformers
• Capable of installing and removing a service
• Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so
• Understand 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
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job

City:
Metter, State:
Georgia

Operations_ Specialist

463449

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