Substation Heavy Equipment Operator - Full-time

pstrongPosition Summary:/strong nbsp;The Substation Heavy Equipment Operator’s primary role is to operate heavy machinery in he construction, maintenance, and repair of substations and related equipment. nbsp;/p pnbsp;/p pstrongEssential Functions:/strong/p ul liWork safely while performing construction, maintenance and/or repair work of nbsp;substation systems./li liAssist in the transporting, installation, and/or removal of substation structures, equipment, and hardware, electrical conductors, wire, and cable./li liCapable of or learning to operate various types of heavy equipment: ul liBucket, derrick and boom trucks/li liBackhoes, excavators and skid steer loaders/li liArticulating Man-lifts/li liPressure Diggers/li liTrenchers/li liTrack Crawler Loader/Backhoe/li liRough Terrain Telescopic Forklifts/li /ul/li liRead and interpret profile, blueprints, maps, or other written instructions for completion of assigned tasks./li liDoes all other related work as required to complete the job./li liResponsible for maintaining company vehicles in good working condition./li /ul pnbsp;/p pstrongMinimum Requirements:/strong/p ul liA minimum of 2 years of experiencenbsp;/li liAble to perform rigorous physical labor./li liAble to read and understand simple blueprints, maps, and diagrams./li liAble to identify energized high and low voltage lines./li liBasic knowledge in electricity./li liKnowledge of safety hazards inherent in working in close proximity to energized high and low voltage lines and equipment./li liKnowledge of the Motor Vehicle Code as it relates to the operation of heavy equipment in the state the job is located./li liMust supply own personal hand tools required by the company for this work./li liMust supply own safety toed work boots./li liMust be capable of lifting in excess of 50 lbs/li liCapable of receiving and following directions./li liMust possess or be capable of obtaining a Commercial Drivers’ License./li liCapable of working at heights and/or confined spaces./li liUnderstands minimum approach distance./li liCapable of checking voltage./li liWilling to work over-time or long hours during emergency conditions and/or when requested. Schedules can change frequently and with short notice./li li90% Travel Required/li liCapable of following Company safety rules and policies./li liWillingnbsp; to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position./li /ul pnbsp;/p pstrongPhysical Demands:/strong/p pThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job./p pWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms./p pnbsp;/p pstrongWork Environment:/strong/p pWhile performing the duties of this job, 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 in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.nbsp;/p pnbsp;/p pstrongCompetencies:/strong/p ul liEmphasis on Safetynbsp;/li liSelf-Motivated/li liTeam-Oriented/li liCustomer Oriented/li liTrust worthy/li liCommitment/li liProfessionalism through unwavering Reliability and Punctuality/li liGood appearance and attitudes/li liHigh Productivity work ethics/li liInterpersonal and communication skills/li liReceptive to constructive instruction/coaching/li /ul pnbsp;/p pistrongEqual Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled/strong/i/p pistrongVA Approved Apprenticeship Program – GI Bill Benefits Available to Eligible Veterans/strong/i/p pistrongPike Electric, LLC is a Non-union Company/strong/i/p pnbsp;/p pNOTE:nbsp; This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.nbsp;/ph3About Company/h3divdiv bElectric/b /div div br/ /divWe 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.br/br//divh2Company/h2divbAbout Us /bbr/br/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 we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job.br/br/“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.br/br/Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.br/br//div