Distribution Underground Equipment Operator - Wilmington, NC
river city constructionWilmington (NC)
Distribution Underground Equipment Operator - Wilmington, NC
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river city constructionWilmington (NC)
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment OperatorsOther Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
Underground Equipment Operator The Underground Equipment Operator position is your first step to a rewarding career in the construction and maintenance of our nation's Power Grid. You will assist your team in building, repairing, and maintaining underground electrical distribution systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Securing the safety of yourself and others
- Assisting fellow line-workers in meeting project objectives
- Readily joining storm restoration efforts in times of need
- Operating vehicles and equipment in a professional manner
- Continuing training to improve technical and leadership skills
Tasks:
- Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work of energized and de-energized underground work
- Efficiently operate a mini excavator
- Properly inspects rubber goods and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Understands when to wear personal protective equipment
- Maintains company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order
- Able to perform rigorous physical labor
- Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools
- Understands the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding
- Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces
- Understands excavation and shoring requirements
- Capable of receiving and following directions
- Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather
- Physical Aspects:
While performing the duties of this job, team-members are regularly required to talk or listen. The team-member is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms. The team-member is frequently required to perform rigorous physical labor; sit; climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.); or balance; and stoop, kneel crouch or crawl. Team-members frequently lift or move up to or in-excess of 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, team-members may frequently be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Team-members are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Powerline construction work is performed outside and is subject to diverse weather conditions.
Competencies:
Team-Oriented Self-Motivated Customer Service Focused Ethical and Honest Dutifully follows established Safety Rules and Company Policy
Required Qualifications:
- Must have a CDL Permit and the ability to obtain a CDL license within 90 days of hire
- Must have a minimum of 6 months experience operating a mini excavator
- Able to read/write and communicate effectively
Able to travel long distances at short notice, when requiredAble to work for extended periods in various locations, when requiredAble to lift an excess 50 lbs.
Willing to work overtime when requested
This is a safety sensitive position that requires employee to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job. Work authorization requirements: Must meet I-9 requirements. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement:
XKIG provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Reasonable Accommodation Statement XKIG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws, including the ADA. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team.
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