The Equipment Operator operates heavy equipment of various types to remove branches and tree material from electrical lines.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Always follow and help enforce safe practices and rules
- Assist in preparing equipment and materials for each day's work at Foreperson's direction
- Operate equipment as directed by Foreperson
- Help maintain and repair equipment and tools used in operations
- Assist other crew members in all aspects of daily activities and take a leadership role when required
- Cleans up and disposes of all debris
- Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and public
- Keeps informed on new equipment, specifications, standard practices, operating procedures, and customer and company employee relations policies and practices.
- Track and report mileage to Foreperson
- Perform duties for storm work as needed
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSAt least 1 to 5 years' prior experience in electric utility vegetation management, construction, logging, landscaping, mechanical, or military industries preferred; previous experience as a General Foreperson preferred.EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSHigh School diploma or education equivalent preferredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Must be knowledgeable about the daily maintenance and safe operations of all equipment used
- Must possess physical strength and good balance to climb into and around mobile equipment
- Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day
- Must be able to work outdoors under varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions
- Must be able to hear verbal instructions from a distance
- Must be able to obtain and maintain first-aid certification and CPR
- Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Must have good vision and be attentive
- Must have and maintain a Driver's License if hired for a driving position; must have and maintain a CDL and DOT Medical Card to operate any truck over 26,000 lbs.
- Must be able to write, read and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information
- Must be able to maintain balance over uneven terrain
- Must be able to communicate with others
- Must have endurance necessary to perform duties throughout a standard eight or ten hour day
- Must be able to travel out of town for storm restoration work when needed