Overhead Operator (Power Distribution)

Position Summary: This is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical distribution systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Possess a working knowledge of overhead distribution
• Frequently works with and 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
• Able to perform rigorous physical labor
• Able to identify primary and secondary voltage on a circuit
• Must be familiar with induced voltage
• Capable of properly installing and removing PPE and cover up
• Understands grounding procedure
• Understands how to safely operate equipment
• Understands how to phase out a line using phasing sticks
• Possesses a working knowledge of ladder requirements
• Possesses a working knowledge of line protection devices
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE
• Understands flag and tag procedures
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather
• Willingness to glove/work live high voltage distribution lines
• Does all other related work as required to complete the job

Minimum Requirements:

• 1-year minimum of recent field experience
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English
• Must possess a CDL and demonstrates safe driving
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE
• Willing to work over-time when requested

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Competencies:

• Self-Motivated
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies

Work Remotely

• No

Infratech Corporation offers overhead, underground, engineering and distribution construction services to investor owned, cooperative, municipal, and federal government power utilities. The company was established in 1994.