What are the responsibilities and job description for the Linecrew Operator B position at Endeavor Energy Resources, LP?
Responsibilities
The equipment operator position utilizes heavy equipment operation to assist the team in building, repairing, and maintaining overhead electrical distribution systems.
- Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized overhead work
- Properly inspects rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Understands when to wear personal protective equipment
- Strings overhead wire
- Sets poles and anchors
- Assists with installing transformers, lightening arrestors, cutouts, cross-arms, insulators, switches and switchgear
- Assists in replacing fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems
- Maintains company vehicles, equipment and tools in good working order
- Able to perform rigorous physical labor
- Understand basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying
- Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools
- Capable of receiving and following directions
- Possess a basic knowledge of materials used in line work
- Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
- Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape
- Understands the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding
- Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces
- Understands minimum approach distance
- Understands excavation requirements
- Capable of checking voltage on transformers
- Able to identify different types of materials used in line work
- Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather
- Does all other related work as required to complete the job
Qualifications
- Possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
- Able to operate heavy equipment used in powerline construction
- Able to read/write and communicate effectively
- Able to lift in-excess of 50 lbs.
- Willing to work over-time when requested
Endeavor Energy Resources, LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, marital status or disability. We comply with all local, state, and federal laws pertaining to employment and discrimination will not be tolerated.