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Traveling Transmission Equipment Operator
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A traveling Transmission Equipment Operator performs manual and skilled labor on-site, operating heavy equipment such as excavators and skid steers, setting up and tearing down work zones, and caring for assigned tools while traveling routinely.
About this role
Traveling Transmission Equipment Operator
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Valid driver’s license. Note: Driving record must be satisfactory to insurance company prior to being permitted to operate a company vehicle. Ideal candidates will have a Class A CDL.
· 5+ years experience with heavy equipment, primarily excavator and skid steer.
· Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and willingness to submit to random drug & alcohol testing.
· Valid DOT physical card. Note: expense for physical will be reimbursed by company by providing a receipt and a copy of the medical card for personnel file.
· Ability to perform manual and skilled labor safely and correctly.
· Physical ability to lift 50 pounds.
· Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
· Ability to remain alert to hazards and react appropriately if needed.
· Ability to be prompt and dependable.
· Ability and willingness to travel routinely.
· Assists with setting up and tearing down work zones as needed.
· Responsible for maintaining a safe work zone and representing the company in a professional and courteous manner to the general public and our customers.
· Responsible for properly caring for the equipment assigned to them.
· Required to properly perform any other tasks that may be assigned.
· Required to work well with other employees and be a team player.
· Basic rigging skills are preferred.
· Civil/carpentry skills are preferred.
· Preference will be given to individuals qualified for all measures of applying and repairing above and below ground coatings.
· Preference will be given to individuals able to safely operate heavy equipment on a regular basis.
ON THE JOB SKILLS AND TRAINING
· Successful completion of basic safety and flagger training.
· Successful completion of Operator Qualification and training on a job-to-job basis.
Compensation
· This position offers an overnight per diem of $155/day for the combination of meal allowance and accommodations, when applicable. Employee is responsible for reserving and paying for their own overnight accommodations. Base hourly rate and additional onsite rates apply when applicable.
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