Directional Boring Equipment Operator-Underground (AP) at Pike, Mobile, AL
Directional Boring Equipment Operator-Underground (AP) at Pike in Mobile, AL. Apply with swipeandhired.
Position Summary: The Directional Boring Equipment Operator is an entry level position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical underground distribution systems.
Essential Functions:
- Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair work of energized and de-energized underground.
- Assists with installing underground transformers
- Assists in replacing fuses in transformers and clears faulted circuits and systems.
- Frequently works around 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.
- Must have Directional Boring experience.
- Understands proper use of company radio.
- Understands operation of heavy equipment.
- Understand basic rigging
- Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
- Capable of receiving and following directions.
- Capable of learning basic knowledge of materials used.
- Possess a basic knowledge of materials used.
- Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit.
- Must be familiar with induced voltage.
- Capable of assisting with the installation and hook up of a single phase transformer.
- Understands the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding.
- Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
- Understands minimum approach distance.
- Capable of checking voltage on transformers.
- Understands flag and tag procedures.
- Capable of installing and removing a service.
- Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods and PPE.
- Understands when to wear personnel protective equipment.
- Understands how and when to use Kellum grips.
- Able to identify different types of materials used.
- Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
- Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
- Must have a valid Commercial Driver’s License.
- Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
- Willing to work over-time when requested.
Competencies:
- Self-Motivated
- Team-Oriented
- Customer Oriented
- Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.
Pike is an Equal Opportunity Employer
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.