Pole Truck Operator - Louisville, KY

6919 Enterprise Drive, Louisville KY

Description

Overview:  Position consists of operation of digger derrick for pole line construction. Pole Truck Operators can operate a variety of equipment, used in installation/repair/maintenance activities associated with ariel & underground utilities, in a safe and effective manner.  Responsibilities:   Safely operates trenching or digging equipment on jobsite which may include but not limited to the following: Digger Derrick Truck, Plow, Chain Trencher, Backhoe / Excavator, Rock Saw, Dozer / Lead Tractor, Tractor Trailer (Moving Equipment / Haul Water)  Restores and/or landscapes disturbed areas of the jobsite  Dig pits, trenches or potholes as directed by job plan including windows when crossing utilities  Responsible for the site set-up and clean-up Using I-Pad Taking the correct pictures before & after work as per Client requirements Doing proper pre trip requirements on vehicle Load and unload tools, materials and equipment on truck Will be involved in new site Job Safety Analysis – JSA prior to starting construction  Setting up safety perimeter using signage, cones and safety barriers and at times flagging traffic.  May be required to work overtime; after hours; on weekends, for emergencies or be on-call as needed to ensure work is completed   Qualifications:  Must be experienced with Digger Derrick Truck and Digging/trenching equipment and understand their capabilities and limitations  Basic ability to use small tools/hand tools.  Ability to read and understand work orders, safety rules and operating instructions  Must have a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record  Must be able to proficiently use locators to safely identify utilities  Must have good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills  Must be very safety conscientious  Must be able to effectively communicate with crew, customers and vendors  Preferred Qualifications:  Valid Class A Commercial Driver's license with tanker endorsement  Previous pole line construction experience or utility construction experienced  Physical Requirements:  Climb up and down ladders, machinery, and other objects.  Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs. regularly and up to 100 LBS as needed with or without assistance  Duties outlined in this position will require the employee to stand, crouch, sit, bend, use hands and fingers to handle or feel as well as reaching with hands and arms to spaces both high and low. The employee will be standing, walking, climbing, balancing, crawling, crouching, lifting, holding or stooping while on shift  Specific vision abilities required to perform this job include but are not limited to: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus potentially near and/or far as needed  Employees in this job classification may be exposed to dust, fumes or other airborne pathogens  Employees may be exposed to toxic or corrosive chemicals as well as moving machinery parts and pieces.  Remote work may be required; long driving and sitting will be required  The noise level in the work environment for this position is moderate  All work is outdoors so employees in this position are regularly exposed to outside weather conditions which can include but is not limited to: extreme heat and cold temperatures; inclement weather such as rain, snow, sleet and dust as well as adverse driving conditions including wet roads, icy roads, and fog  Applicants are required to pass all company drug testing, submit to a background check and adhere to all OSHA, state, city/municipality safety requirements and training provided by the company as required.