Equipment Operator - Overhead (Walton Emc)

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

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

General Expectations:

• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License permit within 60 days of employment
• Able to read/write and communicate effectively
• Willing to work over-time when requested
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required
• Able to lift in-excess of 50 lbs.
• Able to operate heavy equipment used in powerline construction

• Understand basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather
• Sets poles and anchors
• Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
• Capable of receiving and following directions
• Assists in replacing fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems
• Strings overhead wire
• Able to identify different types of materials used in line work
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job
• Understands when to wear personal protective equipment
• Properly inspects rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others
• Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in line work
• Understands how and when to use Kellum grips
• Capable of installing and removing a service
• Understands proper use of company radio
• Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools
• Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work
• Understands excavation and shoring requirements
• Must be familiar with induced voltage
• Must be able to climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.) and possess the necessary tools to do so
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces
• Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order
• Understands minimum approach distance
• Capable of assisting with the installation and hook up of a single-phase transformer
• Capable of checking voltage on transformers
• Understands the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding
• Assists with installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, cross-arms, insulators, switches and switchgear

Pike Electric, LLC is a Non-union Company

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team-members may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.