Heavy Equipment Operator - Transmission

Position Summary:

The Heavy Equipment Operator is an entry level position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical transmission systems. This role works at various locations and may require travel to another state depending on customer demands.

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized transmission work.
• String overhead wire.
• Set poles and anchors.
• Assist with installing transformers, lightning arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, insulators, switches and switch gear.
• Assist in replacing fuses in transformers and clear 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.
• Perform rigorous physical labor.
• Use company radio properly.
• Operate heavy equipment.
• Understand basic rigging, hand lines and lineman knot tying.
• Use and maintain hand tools properly.
• Receive and follow directions.
• Learn basic knowledge of materials used in line work.
• Identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
• Be familiar with induced voltage.
• Assist with the installation and hookup of a single‑phase transformer.
• Perform basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Understand equipment set‑up and grounding concepts.
• Work at heights and/or in confined spaces.
• Check voltage on transformers.
• Apply flag and tag procedures.
• Install and remove a service.
• Inspect rubber goods and PPE properly.
• Know when to wear personnel protective equipment.
• Create and use a hand line.
• Use Kellum grips appropriately.
• Identify different types of materials used in line work.
• Work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Be willing to glove and work on high‑voltage transmission lines.
• Perform all other related work as required to complete the job.

• 2+ years of minimum experience.
• Read and communicate effectively in English.
• Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment.
• A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred.
• Travel long distances on short notice when required.
• Work for extended periods in various locations when required.
• Lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Inspect rubber goods and PPE properly.
• Work overtime when requested.
• Work outside normal hours, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

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. While performing the duties, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

• Self‑Motivated
• Team‑Oriented
• Customer‑Oriented
• Follow company safety rules and all other company policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

VA Approved Apprenticeship Program – GI Bill Benefits Available to Eligible Veterans

Pike Electric, LLC is a Non‑union Company

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country and continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job.

“Essential” is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.

Pike is a family‑oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.

We work with utilities across the country to solve our nation’s energy infrastructure challenges, from designing new transmission and distribution systems, upgrading and managing installation of the latest smart‑meter technologies, and integrating renewable energy sources onto the grid.