Equipment Operator - Transmission (APC)

Job description

Position Overview: Equipment Operator is an entry level position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical transmission systems. Essential Functions: - Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work. - Stringing overhead wire. - Setting poles and anchors. - Assists with installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, crossarms, 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. - Does all other related work as required to complete the job. Minimum Requirements: - Able to perform rigorous physical labor. - 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. - Capable of receiving and following directions. - Capable of learning basic knowledge of materials used in line w...